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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,072.30, 517,605.93 and 211,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,072.30, 517,605.93 and 211,737.42 is: 292,201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,072.30 : 517,605.93 = 211,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,072.30/517,605.93 = 211,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,072.30x = 517,605.93 × 211,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,072.30x = 109,596,544,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,596,544,194.90/375,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,201.11

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