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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,934.58, 514,631.81 and 211,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,934.58, 514,631.81 and 211,768.34 is: 292,230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,934.58 : 514,631.81 = 211,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,934.58/514,631.81 = 211,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,934.58x = 514,631.81 × 211,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,934.58x = 108,982,722,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,982,722,071.16/372,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,230.14

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