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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,837.57, 514,519.32 and 211,696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,837.57, 514,519.32 and 211,696.07 is: 292,142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,837.57 : 514,519.32 = 211,696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,837.57/514,519.32 = 211,696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,837.57x = 514,519.32 × 211,696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,837.57x = 108,921,716,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,921,716,204.34/372,837.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,142.55

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