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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,021.82, 316,531.36 and 53,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,021.82, 316,531.36 and 53,250.42 is: 79,875.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,021.82 : 316,531.36 = 53,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,021.82/316,531.36 = 53,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,021.82x = 316,531.36 × 53,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,021.82x = 16,855,427,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855,427,863.17/211,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,875.28

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