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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,216.98, 313,822.72 and 51,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,216.98, 313,822.72 and 51,446.80 is: 77,169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,216.98 : 313,822.72 = 51,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,216.98/313,822.72 = 51,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,216.98x = 313,822.72 × 51,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,216.98x = 16,145,174,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,174,711.30/209,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,169.52

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