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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,845.26, 317,778.83 and 54,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,845.26, 317,778.83 and 54,075.08 is: 81,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,845.26 : 317,778.83 = 54,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,845.26/317,778.83 = 54,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,845.26x = 317,778.83 × 54,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,845.26x = 17,183,916,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183,916,178.63/211,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,115.41

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