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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,942.55, 518,752.73 and 214,808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,942.55, 518,752.73 and 214,808.03 is: 296,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,942.55 : 518,752.73 = 214,808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,942.55/518,752.73 = 214,808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,942.55x = 518,752.73 × 214,808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,942.55x = 111,432,251,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,432,251,988.42/375,942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,407.66

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