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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,309.96, 517,799.13 and 214,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,309.96, 517,799.13 and 214,049.04 is: 295,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,309.96 : 517,799.13 = 214,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,309.96/517,799.13 = 214,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,309.96x = 517,799.13 × 214,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,309.96x = 110,834,406,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,834,406,689.34/375,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,314.32

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