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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,244.39, 316,866.83 and 53,472.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,244.39, 316,866.83 and 53,472.85 is: 80,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,244.39 : 316,866.83 = 53,472.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,244.39/316,866.83 = 53,472.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,244.39x = 316,866.83 × 53,472.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,244.39x = 16,943,771,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943,771,411.03/211,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,209.33

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