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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,258.84, 517,847.16 and 214,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,258.84, 517,847.16 and 214,110.96 is: 295,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,258.84 : 517,847.16 = 214,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,258.84/517,847.16 = 214,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,258.84x = 517,847.16 × 214,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,258.84x = 110,876,752,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,876,752,560.87/375,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,467.40

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