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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,252.12, 517,837.80 and 214,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,252.12, 517,837.80 and 214,104.24 is: 295,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,252.12 : 517,837.80 = 214,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,252.12/517,837.80 = 214,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,252.12x = 517,837.80 × 214,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,252.12x = 110,871,268,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,871,268,612.27/375,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,458.07

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