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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,585.62, 317,377.06 and 53,812.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,585.62, 317,377.06 and 53,812.71 is: 80,718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,585.62 : 317,377.06 = 53,812.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,585.62/317,377.06 = 53,812.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,585.62x = 317,377.06 × 53,812.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,585.62x = 17,078,919,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,919,690.43/211,585.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,718.72

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