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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,303.92, 517,790.88 and 214,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,303.92, 517,790.88 and 214,043.04 is: 295,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,303.92 : 517,790.88 = 214,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,303.92/517,790.88 = 214,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,303.92x = 517,790.88 × 214,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,303.92x = 110,829,534,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,829,534,039.48/375,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,306.10

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