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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,196.26, 526,037.49 and 211,446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,196.26, 526,037.49 and 211,446.18 is: 291,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,196.26 : 526,037.49 = 211,446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,196.26/526,037.49 = 211,446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,196.26x = 526,037.49 × 211,446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,196.26x = 111,228,617,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,228,617,797.29/381,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,788.32

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