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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,329.50, 328,995.90 and 53,117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,329.50, 328,995.90 and 53,117.50 is: 79,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,329.50 : 328,995.90 = 53,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,329.50/328,995.90 = 53,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,329.50x = 328,995.90 × 53,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,329.50x = 17,475,439,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475,439,718.25/219,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,676.65

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