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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,112.11, 514,896.42 and 211,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,112.11, 514,896.42 and 211,976 is: 292,527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,112.11 : 514,896.42 = 211,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,112.11/514,896.42 = 211,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,112.11x = 514,896.42 × 211,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,112.11x = 109,145,683,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,145,683,525.92/373,112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,527.85

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