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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,095.21, 517,691.66 and 214,002.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,095.21, 517,691.66 and 214,002.81 is: 295,358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,095.21 : 517,691.66 = 214,002.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,095.21/517,691.66 = 214,002.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,095.21x = 517,691.66 × 214,002.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,095.21x = 110,787,468,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,787,468,883.55/375,095.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,358.26

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