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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,301.59, 517,906.08 and 214,153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,301.59, 517,906.08 and 214,153.71 is: 295,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,301.59 : 517,906.08 = 214,153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,301.59/517,906.08 = 214,153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,301.59x = 517,906.08 × 214,153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,301.59x = 110,911,508,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,911,508,463.56/375,301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,526.35

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