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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,637.35, 514,196.69 and 211,460.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,637.35, 514,196.69 and 211,460.31 is: 291,790.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,637.35 : 514,196.69 = 211,460.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,637.35/514,196.69 = 211,460.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,637.35x = 514,196.69 × 211,460.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,637.35x = 108,732,190,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,732,190,411.07/372,637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,790.91

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