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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,126.18, 517,715.73 and 214,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,126.18, 517,715.73 and 214,020.96 is: 295,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,126.18 : 517,715.73 = 214,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,126.18/517,715.73 = 214,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,126.18x = 517,715.73 × 214,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,126.18x = 110,802,017,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,802,017,541.70/375,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,372.66

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