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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,841.69, 319,253.31 and 52,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,841.69, 319,253.31 and 52,914.28 is: 79,369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,841.69 : 319,253.31 = 52,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,841.69/319,253.31 = 52,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,841.69x = 319,253.31 × 52,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,841.69x = 16,893,059,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,893,059,036.27/212,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,369.13

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