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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,824.10, 317,735.99 and 54,052.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,824.10, 317,735.99 and 54,052.57 is: 81,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,824.10 : 317,735.99 = 54,052.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,824.10/317,735.99 = 54,052.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,824.10x = 317,735.99 × 54,052.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,824.10x = 17,174,446,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,174,446,840.99/211,824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,078.81

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