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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,916.19, 518,716.54 and 214,781.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,916.19, 518,716.54 and 214,781.67 is: 296,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,916.19 : 518,716.54 = 214,781.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,916.19/518,716.54 = 214,781.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,916.19x = 518,716.54 × 214,781.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,916.19x = 111,410,804,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,410,804,717.82/375,916.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,371.40

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