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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,085.62, 517,605.39 and 213,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,085.62, 517,605.39 and 213,992.82 is: 295,302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,085.62 : 517,605.39 = 213,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,085.62/517,605.39 = 213,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,085.62x = 517,605.39 × 213,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,085.62x = 110,763,837,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,763,837,053.30/375,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,302.81

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