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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,183, 517,801.98 and 214,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,183, 517,801.98 and 214,001.16 is: 295,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,183 : 517,801.98 = 214,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,183/517,801.98 = 214,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,183x = 517,801.98 × 214,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,183x = 110,810,224,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,810,224,370.30/375,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,349.80

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