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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,194.52, 499,860.08 and 211,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,194.52, 499,860.08 and 211,340.12 is: 291,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,194.52 : 499,860.08 = 211,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,194.52/499,860.08 = 211,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,194.52x = 499,860.08 × 211,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,194.52x = 105,640,489,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,640,489,290.41/362,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,667.83

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