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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,250.82, 519,078.34 and 215,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,250.82, 519,078.34 and 215,019.38 is: 296,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,250.82 : 519,078.34 = 215,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,250.82/519,078.34 = 215,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,250.82x = 519,078.34 × 215,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,250.82x = 111,611,899,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,611,899,167.74/376,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,642.27

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