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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,368.17, 317,063.39 and 53,597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,368.17, 317,063.39 and 53,597.99 is: 80,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,368.17 : 317,063.39 = 53,597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,368.17/317,063.39 = 53,597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,368.17x = 317,063.39 × 53,597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,368.17x = 16,993,958,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993,958,553.28/211,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,399.80

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