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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,251.88, 526,190.58 and 211,540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,251.88, 526,190.58 and 211,540.68 is: 291,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,251.88 : 526,190.58 = 211,540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,251.88/526,190.58 = 211,540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,251.88x = 526,190.58 × 211,540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,251.88x = 111,310,713,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,310,713,102.79/381,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,961.09

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