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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,759.38, 518,537.22 and 214,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,759.38, 518,537.22 and 214,611.10 is: 296,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,759.38 : 518,537.22 = 214,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,759.38/518,537.22 = 214,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,759.38x = 518,537.22 × 214,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,759.38x = 111,283,843,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,283,843,175.14/375,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,157.19

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