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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,703.26, 514,298.08 and 211,565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,703.26, 514,298.08 and 211,565.10 is: 291,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,703.26 : 514,298.08 = 211,565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,703.26/514,298.08 = 211,565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,703.26x = 514,298.08 × 211,565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,703.26x = 108,807,524,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,807,524,725.01/372,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,941.44

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