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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,238.38, 526,171.95 and 211,527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,238.38, 526,171.95 and 211,527.18 is: 291,942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,238.38 : 526,171.95 = 211,527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,238.38/526,171.95 = 211,527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,238.38x = 526,171.95 × 211,527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,238.38x = 111,299,668,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,299,668,778.60/381,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,942.46

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