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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,163, 517,676.72 and 214,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,163, 517,676.72 and 214,008.44 is: 295,304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,163 : 517,676.72 = 214,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,163/517,676.72 = 214,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,163x = 517,676.72 × 214,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,163x = 110,787,187,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,787,187,271.52/375,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,304.14

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