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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,860.12, 574,552.98 and 133,542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,860.12, 574,552.98 and 133,542.12 is: 200,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,860.12 : 574,552.98 = 133,542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,860.12/574,552.98 = 133,542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,860.12x = 574,552.98 × 133,542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,860.12x = 76,727,023,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,727,023,001.52/382,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,404.84

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