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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,108.87, 517,637.34 and 214,016.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,108.87, 517,637.34 and 214,016.07 is: 295,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,108.87 : 517,637.34 = 214,016.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,108.87/517,637.34 = 214,016.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,108.87x = 517,637.34 × 214,016.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,108.87x = 110,782,709,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,782,709,192.05/375,108.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,334.82

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