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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,168.14, 514,985.91 and 212,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,168.14, 514,985.91 and 212,050.50 is: 292,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,168.14 : 514,985.91 = 212,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,168.14/514,985.91 = 212,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,168.14x = 514,985.91 × 212,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,168.14x = 109,203,019,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,203,019,708.46/373,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,637.58

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