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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,109.52, 514,905.03 and 211,991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,109.52, 514,905.03 and 211,991.88 is: 292,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,109.52 : 514,905.03 = 211,991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,109.52/514,905.03 = 211,991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,109.52x = 514,905.03 × 211,991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,109.52x = 109,155,685,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,155,685,331.16/373,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,556.69

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