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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,189.98, 316,786.02 and 53,418.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,189.98, 316,786.02 and 53,418.59 is: 80,128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,189.98 : 316,786.02 = 53,418.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,189.98/316,786.02 = 53,418.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,189.98x = 316,786.02 × 53,418.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,189.98x = 16,922,260,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922,260,669.09/211,189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,128.14

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