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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,844.88, 317,778.26 and 54,074.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,844.88, 317,778.26 and 54,074.70 is: 81,114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,844.88 : 317,778.26 = 54,074.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,844.88/317,778.26 = 54,074.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,844.88x = 317,778.26 × 54,074.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,844.88x = 17,183,763,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183,763,805.65/211,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,114.84

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