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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,189.38, 526,104.33 and 211,478.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,189.38, 526,104.33 and 211,478.18 is: 291,874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,189.38 : 526,104.33 = 211,478.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,189.38/526,104.33 = 211,478.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,189.38x = 526,104.33 × 211,478.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,189.38x = 111,259,586,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,259,586,198.52/381,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,874.83

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