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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,492.88, 518,160.36 and 214,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,492.88, 518,160.36 and 214,341.52 is: 295,779.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,492.88 : 518,160.36 = 214,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,492.88/518,160.36 = 214,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,492.88x = 518,160.36 × 214,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,492.88x = 111,063,279,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,063,279,166.15/375,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,779.99

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