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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,214.47, 313,818.98 and 51,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,214.47, 313,818.98 and 51,444.29 is: 77,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,214.47 : 313,818.98 = 51,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,214.47/313,818.98 = 51,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,214.47x = 313,818.98 × 51,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,214.47x = 16,144,195,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144,195,141.95/209,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,165.77

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