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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,187.70, 514,979.59 and 212,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,187.70, 514,979.59 and 212,020.38 is: 292,577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,187.70 : 514,979.59 = 212,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,187.70/514,979.59 = 212,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,187.70x = 514,979.59 × 212,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,187.70x = 109,186,168,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,186,168,364.04/373,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,577.08

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