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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,827.94, 317,741.70 and 54,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,827.94, 317,741.70 and 54,056.38 is: 81,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,827.94 : 317,741.70 = 54,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,827.94/317,741.70 = 54,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,827.94x = 317,741.70 × 54,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,827.94x = 17,175,966,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,966,077.05/211,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,084.52

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