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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,330.11, 517,992.60 and 214,209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,330.11, 517,992.60 and 214,209.23 is: 295,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,330.11 : 517,992.60 = 214,209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,330.11/517,992.60 = 214,209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,330.11x = 517,992.60 × 214,209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,330.11x = 110,958,794,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,958,794,205.02/375,330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,629.88

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