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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,886, 119,761.32 and 53,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,886, 119,761.32 and 53,510 is: 80,219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,886 : 119,761.32 = 53,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,886/119,761.32 = 53,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,886x = 119,761.32 × 53,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,886x = 6,408,428,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,428,233.20/79,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,219.67

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