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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,755.36, 317,641.70 and 53,987.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,755.36, 317,641.70 and 53,987.92 is: 80,984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,755.36 : 317,641.70 = 53,987.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,755.36/317,641.70 = 53,987.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,755.36x = 317,641.70 × 53,987.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,755.36x = 17,148,814,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,148,814,029.13/211,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,984.08

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