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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,368.84, 518,017.42 and 214,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,368.84, 518,017.42 and 214,220.68 is: 295,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,368.84 : 518,017.42 = 214,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,368.84/518,017.42 = 214,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,368.84x = 518,017.42 × 214,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,368.84x = 110,970,043,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,970,043,964.25/375,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,629.34

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