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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,851.83, 574,304.18 and 130,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,851.83, 574,304.18 and 130,029.17 is: 195,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,851.83 : 574,304.18 = 130,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,851.83/574,304.18 = 130,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,851.83x = 574,304.18 × 130,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,851.83x = 74,676,292,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676,292,331.26/382,851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,052.72

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