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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,112.56, 513,499.68 and 210,978.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,112.56, 513,499.68 and 210,978.45 is: 291,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,112.56 : 513,499.68 = 210,978.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,112.56/513,499.68 = 210,978.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,112.56x = 513,499.68 × 210,978.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,112.56x = 108,337,366,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,337,366,561.90/372,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,141.39

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