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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,192.52, 499,857.32 and 211,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,192.52, 499,857.32 and 211,338.12 is: 291,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,192.52 : 499,857.32 = 211,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,192.52/499,857.32 = 211,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,192.52x = 499,857.32 × 211,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,192.52x = 105,638,906,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,638,906,277.04/362,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,665.07

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