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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,172.42, 513,714.90 and 211,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,172.42, 513,714.90 and 211,134.52 is: 291,431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,172.42 : 513,714.90 = 211,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,172.42/513,714.90 = 211,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,172.42x = 513,714.90 × 211,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,172.42x = 108,462,948,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,462,948,828.35/372,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,431.99

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