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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,080.05, 517,616.63 and 211,745.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,080.05, 517,616.63 and 211,745.17 is: 292,211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,080.05 : 517,616.63 = 211,745.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,080.05/517,616.63 = 211,745.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,080.05x = 517,616.63 × 211,745.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,080.05x = 109,602,821,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,602,821,314.18/375,080.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,211.81

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