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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,242.49, 513,785.89 and 211,191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,242.49, 513,785.89 and 211,191.81 is: 291,496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,242.49 : 513,785.89 = 211,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,242.49/513,785.89 = 211,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,242.49x = 513,785.89 × 211,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,242.49x = 108,507,369,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,507,369,492.63/372,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,496.47

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