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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,942.05, 518,752.04 and 214,807.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,942.05, 518,752.04 and 214,807.53 is: 296,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,942.05 : 518,752.04 = 214,807.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,942.05/518,752.04 = 214,807.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,942.05x = 518,752.04 × 214,807.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,942.05x = 111,431,844,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,431,844,394.86/375,942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,406.97

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