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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,869.16, 514,562.95 and 211,727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,869.16, 514,562.95 and 211,727.58 is: 292,186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,869.16 : 514,562.95 = 211,727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,869.16/514,562.95 = 211,727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,869.16x = 514,562.95 × 211,727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,869.16x = 108,947,168,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,947,168,161.16/372,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,186.05

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