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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,125.65, 513,517.89 and 210,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,125.65, 513,517.89 and 210,991.60 is: 291,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,125.65 : 513,517.89 = 210,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,125.65/513,517.89 = 210,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,125.65x = 513,517.89 × 210,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,125.65x = 108,347,961,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,347,961,239.72/372,125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,159.62

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