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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,006.44, 316,508.30 and 53,235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,006.44, 316,508.30 and 53,235.05 is: 79,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,006.44 : 316,508.30 = 53,235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,006.44/316,508.30 = 53,235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,006.44x = 316,508.30 × 53,235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,006.44x = 16,849,333,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849,333,722.83/211,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,852.22

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