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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,182.52, 499,843.50 and 211,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,182.52, 499,843.50 and 211,328.12 is: 291,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,182.52 : 499,843.50 = 211,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,182.52/499,843.50 = 211,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,182.52x = 499,843.50 × 211,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,182.52x = 105,630,987,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,630,987,149.22/362,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,651.26

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