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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,868.16, 514,561.57 and 211,726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,868.16, 514,561.57 and 211,726.58 is: 292,184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,868.16 : 514,561.57 = 211,726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,868.16/514,561.57 = 211,726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,868.16x = 514,561.57 × 211,726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,868.16x = 108,946,364,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,946,364,143.72/372,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,184.68

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