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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,938.61, 518,747.33 and 214,804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,938.61, 518,747.33 and 214,804.10 is: 296,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,938.61 : 518,747.33 = 214,804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,938.61/518,747.33 = 214,804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,938.61x = 518,747.33 × 214,804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,938.61x = 111,429,049,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,429,049,680.30/375,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,402.25

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