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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,259.74, 519,220.28 and 215,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,259.74, 519,220.28 and 215,132.50 is: 296,872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,259.74 : 519,220.28 = 215,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,259.74/519,220.28 = 215,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,259.74x = 519,220.28 × 215,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,259.74x = 111,701,156,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,701,156,887.10/376,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,872.47

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