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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,935.58, 514,633.19 and 211,769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,935.58, 514,633.19 and 211,769.34 is: 292,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,935.58 : 514,633.19 = 211,769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,935.58/514,633.19 = 211,769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,935.58x = 514,633.19 × 211,769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,935.58x = 108,983,530,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,983,530,988.40/372,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,231.52

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