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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,994.82, 314,993.50 and 52,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,994.82, 314,993.50 and 52,223.29 is: 78,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,994.82 : 314,993.50 = 52,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,994.82/314,993.50 = 52,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,994.82x = 314,993.50 × 52,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,994.82x = 16,449,996,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449,996,898.62/209,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,335.25

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