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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,792.32, 514,467.97 and 211,662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,792.32, 514,467.97 and 211,662.36 is: 292,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,792.32 : 514,467.97 = 211,662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,792.32/514,467.97 = 211,662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,792.32x = 514,467.97 × 211,662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,792.32x = 108,893,503,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,893,503,616.30/372,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,102.33

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