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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,356.67, 314,035.18 and 51,585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,356.67, 314,035.18 and 51,585.14 is: 77,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,356.67 : 314,035.18 = 51,585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,356.67/314,035.18 = 51,585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,356.67x = 314,035.18 × 51,585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,356.67x = 16,199,549,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,549,381.35/209,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,377.76

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