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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,207.88, 316,812.22 and 51,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,207.88, 316,812.22 and 51,283.14 is: 76,924.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,207.88 : 316,812.22 = 51,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,207.88/316,812.22 = 51,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,207.88x = 316,812.22 × 51,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,207.88x = 16,247,125,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247,125,431.97/211,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,924.81

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