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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,610.33, 514,269.56 and 219,639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,610.33, 514,269.56 and 219,639.70 is: 303,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,610.33 : 514,269.56 = 219,639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,610.33/514,269.56 = 219,639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,610.33x = 514,269.56 × 219,639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,610.33x = 112,954,011,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,954,011,834.00/372,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,142.46

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