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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,201.78, 519,151.58 and 212,856.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,201.78, 519,151.58 and 212,856.54 is: 293,738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,201.78 : 519,151.58 = 212,856.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,201.78/519,151.58 = 212,856.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,201.78x = 519,151.58 × 212,856.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,201.78x = 110,504,809,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,504,809,054.33/376,201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,738.13

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