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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,142.58, 316,715.97 and 53,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,142.58, 316,715.97 and 53,371.08 is: 80,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,142.58 : 316,715.97 = 53,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,142.58/316,715.97 = 53,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,142.58x = 316,715.97 × 53,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,142.58x = 16,903,473,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903,473,372.15/211,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,057.15

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