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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,835.25, 317,752.61 and 54,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,835.25, 317,752.61 and 54,063.72 is: 81,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,835.25 : 317,752.61 = 54,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,835.25/317,752.61 = 54,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,835.25x = 317,752.61 × 54,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,835.25x = 17,178,887,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,887,865.99/211,835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,095.51

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