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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,188.52, 499,851.80 and 211,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,188.52, 499,851.80 and 211,334.12 is: 291,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,188.52 : 499,851.80 = 211,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,188.52/499,851.80 = 211,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,188.52x = 499,851.80 × 211,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,188.52x = 105,635,740,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,635,740,283.42/362,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,659.55

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