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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,268.06, 316,913.64 and 53,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,268.06, 316,913.64 and 53,497.88 is: 80,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,268.06 : 316,913.64 = 53,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,268.06/316,913.64 = 53,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,268.06x = 316,913.64 × 53,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,268.06x = 16,954,208,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,208,675.37/211,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,249.75

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