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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,501.88, 518,172.78 and 214,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,501.88, 518,172.78 and 214,350.52 is: 295,792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,501.88 : 518,172.78 = 214,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,501.88/518,172.78 = 214,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,501.88x = 518,172.78 × 214,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,501.88x = 111,070,604,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,070,604,842.85/375,501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,792.41

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