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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,158.99, 517,671.20 and 214,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,158.99, 517,671.20 and 214,004.43 is: 295,298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,158.99 : 517,671.20 = 214,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,158.99/517,671.20 = 214,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,158.99x = 517,671.20 × 214,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,158.99x = 110,783,930,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,783,930,618.43/375,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,298.61

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