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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,531.26, 518,281.41 and 214,349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,531.26, 518,281.41 and 214,349.42 is: 295,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,531.26 : 518,281.41 = 214,349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,531.26/518,281.41 = 214,349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,531.26x = 518,281.41 × 214,349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,531.26x = 111,093,319,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,093,319,630.28/375,531.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,829.75

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