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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,577.34, 317,367.18 and 53,805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,577.34, 317,367.18 and 53,805.90 is: 80,709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,577.34 : 317,367.18 = 53,805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,577.34/317,367.18 = 53,805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,577.34x = 317,367.18 × 53,805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,577.34x = 17,076,226,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,076,226,750.36/211,577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,709.15

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