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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,969.28, 328,453.35 and 52,757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,969.28, 328,453.35 and 52,757.28 is: 79,135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,969.28 : 328,453.35 = 52,757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,969.28/328,453.35 = 52,757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,969.28x = 328,453.35 × 52,757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,969.28x = 17,328,305,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328,305,352.89/218,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,135.78

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