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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,175.26, 526,008.51 and 211,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,175.26, 526,008.51 and 211,425.18 is: 291,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,175.26 : 526,008.51 = 211,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,175.26/526,008.51 = 211,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,175.26x = 526,008.51 × 211,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,175.26x = 111,211,443,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,211,443,908.28/381,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,759.34

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