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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,893.59, 518,701.05 and 212,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,893.59, 518,701.05 and 212,542.08 is: 293,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,893.59 : 518,701.05 = 212,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,893.59/518,701.05 = 212,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,893.59x = 518,701.05 × 212,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,893.59x = 110,245,800,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,245,800,065.18/375,893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,289.92

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