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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,306, 513,743.40 and 211,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,306, 513,743.40 and 211,109.52 is: 291,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,306 : 513,743.40 = 211,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,306/513,743.40 = 211,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,306x = 513,743.40 × 211,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,306x = 108,456,122,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,456,122,577.17/372,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,309.09

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