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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,771.72, 514,406.70 and 211,605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,771.72, 514,406.70 and 211,605.21 is: 292,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,771.72 : 514,406.70 = 211,605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,771.72/514,406.70 = 211,605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,771.72x = 514,406.70 × 211,605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,771.72x = 108,851,137,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,851,137,778.91/372,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,004.82

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