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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,133.96, 525,951.62 and 211,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,133.96, 525,951.62 and 211,383.88 is: 291,702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,133.96 : 525,951.62 = 211,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,133.96/525,951.62 = 211,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,133.96x = 525,951.62 × 211,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,133.96x = 111,177,694,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,177,694,127.89/381,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,702.41

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