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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,895.08, 518,703.12 and 212,543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,895.08, 518,703.12 and 212,543.58 is: 293,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,895.08 : 518,703.12 = 212,543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,895.08/518,703.12 = 212,543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,895.08x = 518,703.12 × 212,543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,895.08x = 110,247,018,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,247,018,081.97/375,895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,292.00

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