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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,936.29, 314,904.67 and 52,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,936.29, 314,904.67 and 52,164.74 is: 78,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,936.29 : 314,904.67 = 52,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,936.29/314,904.67 = 52,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,936.29x = 314,904.67 × 52,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,936.29x = 16,426,921,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,921,384.82/209,936.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,247.17

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