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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,935.08, 514,632.50 and 211,768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,935.08, 514,632.50 and 211,768.84 is: 292,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,935.08 : 514,632.50 = 211,768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,935.08/514,632.50 = 211,768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,935.08x = 514,632.50 × 211,768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,935.08x = 108,983,124,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,983,124,978.14/372,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,230.83

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