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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,172.05, 513,581.72 and 211,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,172.05, 513,581.72 and 211,037.94 is: 291,223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,172.05 : 513,581.72 = 211,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,172.05/513,581.72 = 211,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,172.05x = 513,581.72 × 211,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,172.05x = 108,385,227,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,385,227,155.27/372,172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,223.45

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