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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,173.26, 526,005.75 and 211,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,173.26, 526,005.75 and 211,423.18 is: 291,756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,173.26 : 526,005.75 = 211,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,173.26/526,005.75 = 211,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,173.26x = 526,005.75 × 211,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,173.26x = 111,209,808,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,209,808,363.29/381,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,756.58

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