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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,182.26, 526,018.08 and 211,432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,182.26, 526,018.08 and 211,432.18 is: 291,768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,182.26 : 526,018.08 = 211,432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,182.26/526,018.08 = 211,432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,182.26x = 526,018.08 × 211,432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,182.26x = 111,217,149,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,217,149,373.81/381,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,768.95

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