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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,979.51, 314,970.45 and 52,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,979.51, 314,970.45 and 52,207.98 is: 78,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,979.51 : 314,970.45 = 52,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,979.51/314,970.45 = 52,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,979.51x = 314,970.45 × 52,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,979.51x = 16,443,970,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,970,954.19/209,979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,312.26

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