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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,431.73, 518,132.96 and 214,311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,431.73, 518,132.96 and 214,311.02 is: 295,770.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,431.73 : 518,132.96 = 214,311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,431.73/518,132.96 = 214,311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,431.73x = 518,132.96 × 214,311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,431.73x = 111,041,599,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,041,599,491.00/375,431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,770.42

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