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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,869.17, 574,303.72 and 102,379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,869.17, 574,303.72 and 102,379.13 is: 153,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,869.17 : 574,303.72 = 102,379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,869.17/574,303.72 = 102,379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,869.17x = 574,303.72 × 102,379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,869.17x = 58,796,714,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796,714,697.47/382,869.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,568.68

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