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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,179.73, 513,492.17 and 211,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,179.73, 513,492.17 and 211,022.13 is: 291,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,179.73 : 513,492.17 = 211,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,179.73/513,492.17 = 211,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,179.73x = 513,492.17 × 211,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,179.73x = 108,358,210,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,358,210,396.61/372,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,144.85

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