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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,836.44, 514,517.77 and 211,694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,836.44, 514,517.77 and 211,694.94 is: 292,141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,836.44 : 514,517.77 = 211,694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,836.44/514,517.77 = 211,694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,836.44x = 514,517.77 × 211,694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,836.44x = 108,920,810,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,920,810,160.78/372,836.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,141.00

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