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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,503.70, 542,255.55 and 211,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,503.70, 542,255.55 and 211,912.90 is: 317,869.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,503.70 : 542,255.55 = 211,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,503.70/542,255.55 = 211,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,503.70x = 542,255.55 × 211,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,503.70x = 114,910,946,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,910,946,141.60/361,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,869.35

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