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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,995.10, 314,993.91 and 52,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,995.10, 314,993.91 and 52,223.56 is: 78,335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,995.10 : 314,993.91 = 52,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,995.10/314,993.91 = 52,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,995.10x = 314,993.91 × 52,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,995.10x = 16,450,103,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,450,103,358.52/209,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,335.65

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