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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,888.72, 316,309.68 and 53,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,888.72, 316,309.68 and 53,117.16 is: 79,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,888.72 : 316,309.68 = 53,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,888.72/316,309.68 = 53,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,888.72x = 316,309.68 × 53,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,888.72x = 16,801,471,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801,471,882.11/210,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,669.85

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