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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,291.49, 316,948.78 and 53,521.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,291.49, 316,948.78 and 53,521.31 is: 80,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,291.49 : 316,948.78 = 53,521.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,291.49/316,948.78 = 53,521.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,291.49x = 316,948.78 × 53,521.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,291.49x = 16,963,514,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,963,514,767.78/211,291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,284.89

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