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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,311, 513,750.30 and 211,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,311, 513,750.30 and 211,114.52 is: 291,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,311 : 513,750.30 = 211,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,311/513,750.30 = 211,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,311x = 513,750.30 × 211,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,311x = 108,460,147,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,460,147,984.36/372,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,315.99

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