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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,281.98, 513,633.21 and 211,124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,281.98, 513,633.21 and 211,124.38 is: 291,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,281.98 : 513,633.21 = 211,124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,281.98/513,633.21 = 211,124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,281.98x = 513,633.21 × 211,124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,281.98x = 108,440,493,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,440,493,008.66/372,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,285.90

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