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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,319.96, 517,812.87 and 214,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,319.96, 517,812.87 and 214,059.04 is: 295,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,319.96 : 517,812.87 = 214,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,319.96/517,812.87 = 214,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,319.96x = 517,812.87 × 214,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,319.96x = 110,842,525,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,842,525,851.85/375,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,328.09

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