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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,242.07, 513,785.30 and 211,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,242.07, 513,785.30 and 211,191.39 is: 291,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,242.07 : 513,785.30 = 211,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,242.07/513,785.30 = 211,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,242.07x = 513,785.30 × 211,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,242.07x = 108,507,030,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,507,030,612.61/372,242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,495.88

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