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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,223.96, 316,833.18 and 51,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,223.96, 316,833.18 and 51,301.20 is: 76,951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,223.96 : 316,833.18 = 51,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,223.96/316,833.18 = 51,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,223.96x = 316,833.18 × 51,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,223.96x = 16,253,922,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,922,333.82/211,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,951.13

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