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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,755.16, 518,531.34 and 214,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,755.16, 518,531.34 and 214,606.86 is: 296,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,755.16 : 518,531.34 = 214,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,755.16/518,531.34 = 214,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,755.16x = 518,531.34 × 214,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,755.16x = 111,280,382,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,280,382,688.99/375,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,151.31

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