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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,171.76, 316,754.96 and 51,249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,171.76, 316,754.96 and 51,249.05 is: 76,872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,171.76 : 316,754.96 = 51,249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,171.76/316,754.96 = 51,249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,171.76x = 316,754.96 × 51,249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,171.76x = 16,233,391,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,233,391,912.35/211,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,872.93

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