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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,803.34, 514,514.94 and 211,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,803.34, 514,514.94 and 211,710.15 is: 292,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,803.34 : 514,514.94 = 211,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,803.34/514,514.94 = 211,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,803.34x = 514,514.94 × 211,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,803.34x = 108,928,035,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,928,035,124.64/372,803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,186.32

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