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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,242.61, 519,187.85 and 215,104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,242.61, 519,187.85 and 215,104.45 is: 296,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,242.61 : 519,187.85 = 215,104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,242.61/519,187.85 = 215,104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,242.61x = 519,187.85 × 215,104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,242.61x = 111,679,615,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,679,615,845.41/376,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,828.73

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