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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,160.50, 517,673.27 and 214,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,160.50, 517,673.27 and 214,005.93 is: 295,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,160.50 : 517,673.27 = 214,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,160.50/517,673.27 = 214,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,160.50x = 517,673.27 × 214,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,160.50x = 110,785,149,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,785,149,582.49/375,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,300.68

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