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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,242.82, 513,786.33 and 211,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,242.82, 513,786.33 and 211,192.14 is: 291,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,242.82 : 513,786.33 = 211,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,242.82/513,786.33 = 211,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,242.82x = 513,786.33 × 211,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,242.82x = 108,507,634,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,507,634,535.45/372,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,496.92

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