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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,299.84, 517,903.68 and 214,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,299.84, 517,903.68 and 214,151.96 is: 295,523.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,299.84 : 517,903.68 = 214,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,299.84/517,903.68 = 214,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,299.84x = 517,903.68 × 214,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,299.84x = 110,910,088,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,910,088,163.21/375,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,523.94

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