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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,230.16, 526,114.80 and 211,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,230.16, 526,114.80 and 211,464.24 is: 291,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,230.16 : 526,114.80 = 211,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,230.16/526,114.80 = 211,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,230.16x = 526,114.80 × 211,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,230.16x = 111,254,466,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,254,466,334.75/381,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,830.18

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