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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,149.51, 513,550.67 and 211,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,149.51, 513,550.67 and 211,015.40 is: 291,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,149.51 : 513,550.67 = 211,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,149.51/513,550.67 = 211,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,149.51x = 513,550.67 × 211,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,149.51x = 108,367,096,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,367,096,427.49/372,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,192.37

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