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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,033.16, 527,196.24 and 212,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,033.16, 527,196.24 and 212,267.72 is: 292,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,033.16 : 527,196.24 = 212,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,033.16/527,196.24 = 212,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,033.16x = 527,196.24 × 212,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,033.16x = 111,906,743,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,906,743,857.37/382,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,924.16

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