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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,154.74, 517,712.16 and 214,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,154.74, 517,712.16 and 214,009.50 is: 295,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,154.74 : 517,712.16 = 214,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,154.74/517,712.16 = 214,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,154.74x = 517,712.16 × 214,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,154.74x = 110,795,320,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,795,320,505.52/375,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,332.32

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