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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,241.38, 526,176.18 and 211,530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,241.38, 526,176.18 and 211,530.18 is: 291,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,241.38 : 526,176.18 = 211,530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,241.38/526,176.18 = 211,530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,241.38x = 526,176.18 × 211,530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,241.38x = 111,302,142,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,302,142,067.11/381,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,946.65

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