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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,362.84, 518,009.14 and 214,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,362.84, 518,009.14 and 214,214.68 is: 295,621.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,362.84 : 518,009.14 = 214,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,362.84/518,009.14 = 214,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,362.84x = 518,009.14 × 214,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,362.84x = 110,965,162,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,965,162,162.18/375,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,621.06

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