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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,498.60, 329,247.90 and 53,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,498.60, 329,247.90 and 53,286.60 is: 79,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,498.60 : 329,247.90 = 53,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,498.60/329,247.90 = 53,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,498.60x = 329,247.90 × 53,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,498.60x = 17,544,501,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544,501,148.14/219,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,929.90

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