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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,197.08, 316,796.07 and 51,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,197.08, 316,796.07 and 51,272.42 is: 76,908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,197.08 : 316,796.07 = 51,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,197.08/316,796.07 = 51,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,197.08x = 316,796.07 × 51,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,197.08x = 16,242,901,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242,901,155.39/211,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,908.74

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