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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,433.44, 518,135.30 and 214,312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,433.44, 518,135.30 and 214,312.69 is: 295,772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,433.44 : 518,135.30 = 214,312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,433.44/518,135.30 = 214,312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,433.44x = 518,135.30 × 214,312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,433.44x = 111,042,969,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,042,969,926.96/375,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,772.72

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