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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,731.72, 317,590.02 and 53,958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,731.72, 317,590.02 and 53,958.84 is: 80,936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,731.72 : 317,590.02 = 53,958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,731.72/317,590.02 = 53,958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,731.72x = 317,590.02 × 53,958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,731.72x = 17,136,789,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136,789,074.78/211,731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,936.33

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