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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,828.74, 317,742.85 and 54,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,828.74, 317,742.85 and 54,057.20 is: 81,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,828.74 : 317,742.85 = 54,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,828.74/317,742.85 = 54,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,828.74x = 317,742.85 × 54,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,828.74x = 17,176,287,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,287,067.16/211,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,085.72

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