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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,993.50, 520,251.03 and 215,901.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,993.50, 520,251.03 and 215,901.85 is: 297,944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,993.50 : 520,251.03 = 215,901.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,993.50/520,251.03 = 215,901.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,993.50x = 520,251.03 × 215,901.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,993.50x = 112,323,159,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,323,159,841.41/376,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,944.55

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