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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,175.51, 536,585.97 and 211,678.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,175.51, 536,585.97 and 211,678.29 is: 317,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,175.51 : 536,585.97 = 211,678.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,175.51/536,585.97 = 211,678.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,175.51x = 536,585.97 × 211,678.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,175.51x = 113,583,600,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,583,600,567.59/358,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,117.16

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