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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,312.13, 517,967.72 and 214,191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,312.13, 517,967.72 and 214,191.43 is: 295,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,312.13 : 517,967.72 = 214,191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,312.13/517,967.72 = 214,191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,312.13x = 517,967.72 × 214,191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,312.13x = 110,944,246,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,944,246,640.64/375,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,605.28

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