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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,982.26, 574,473.38 and 102,492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,982.26, 574,473.38 and 102,492.22 is: 153,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,982.26 : 574,473.38 = 102,492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,982.26/574,473.38 = 102,492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,982.26x = 574,473.38 × 102,492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,982.26x = 58,879,052,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,879,052,047.10/382,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,738.33

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