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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,921.83, 314,881.43 and 52,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,921.83, 314,881.43 and 52,150.23 is: 78,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,921.83 : 314,881.43 = 52,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,921.83/314,881.43 = 52,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,921.83x = 314,881.43 × 52,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,921.83x = 16,421,138,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,138,736.48/209,921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,225.02

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