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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,507.12, 518,188.68 and 214,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,507.12, 518,188.68 and 214,358.16 is: 295,807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,507.12 : 518,188.68 = 214,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,507.12/518,188.68 = 214,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,507.12x = 518,188.68 × 214,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,507.12x = 111,077,971,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,077,971,977.63/375,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,807.90

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