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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,843.76, 317,776.58 and 54,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,843.76, 317,776.58 and 54,073.58 is: 81,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,843.76 : 317,776.58 = 54,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,843.76/317,776.58 = 54,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,843.76x = 317,776.58 × 54,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,843.76x = 17,183,316,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183,316,653.17/211,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,113.16

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