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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,401.92, 518,063.01 and 214,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,401.92, 518,063.01 and 214,253.73 is: 295,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,401.92 : 518,063.01 = 214,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,401.92/518,063.01 = 214,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,401.92x = 518,063.01 × 214,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,401.92x = 110,996,932,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,996,932,267.53/375,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,674.92

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