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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,832.38, 317,748.27 and 54,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,832.38, 317,748.27 and 54,060.83 is: 81,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,832.38 : 317,748.27 = 54,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,832.38/317,748.27 = 54,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,832.38x = 317,748.27 × 54,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,832.38x = 17,177,733,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,733,618.52/211,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,091.16

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