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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,169.52, 517,685.67 and 214,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,169.52, 517,685.67 and 214,014.93 is: 295,313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,169.52 : 517,685.67 = 214,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,169.52/517,685.67 = 214,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,169.52x = 517,685.67 × 214,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,169.52x = 110,792,462,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,792,462,427.05/375,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,313.07

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