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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,186.88, 526,100.88 and 211,475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,186.88, 526,100.88 and 211,475.68 is: 291,871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,186.88 : 526,100.88 = 211,475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,186.88/526,100.88 = 211,475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,186.88x = 526,100.88 × 211,475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,186.88x = 111,257,541,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,257,541,346.60/381,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,871.38

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