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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,159.14, 519,099.62 and 215,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,159.14, 519,099.62 and 215,017.68 is: 296,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,159.14 : 519,099.62 = 215,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,159.14/519,099.62 = 215,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,159.14x = 519,099.62 × 215,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,159.14x = 111,615,595,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,615,595,981.28/376,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,724.40

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