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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,239.38, 526,173.33 and 211,528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,239.38, 526,173.33 and 211,528.18 is: 291,943.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,239.38 : 526,173.33 = 211,528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,239.38/526,173.33 = 211,528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,239.38x = 526,173.33 × 211,528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,239.38x = 111,300,486,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,300,486,859.44/381,239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,943.84

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