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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,050.82, 517,467.78 and 213,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,050.82, 517,467.78 and 213,847.05 is: 295,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,050.82 : 517,467.78 = 213,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,050.82/517,467.78 = 213,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,050.82x = 517,467.78 × 213,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,050.82x = 110,658,958,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,658,958,223.05/375,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,050.57

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