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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,758.13, 518,535.50 and 214,609.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,758.13, 518,535.50 and 214,609.85 is: 296,155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,758.13 : 518,535.50 = 214,609.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,758.13/518,535.50 = 214,609.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,758.13x = 518,535.50 × 214,609.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,758.13x = 111,282,822,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,282,822,208.95/375,758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,155.46

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