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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,125.69, 514,925.51 and 211,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,125.69, 514,925.51 and 211,977.81 is: 292,536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,125.69 : 514,925.51 = 211,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,125.69/514,925.51 = 211,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,125.69x = 514,925.51 × 211,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,125.69x = 109,152,780,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,152,780,863.04/373,125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,536.23

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