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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,845.63, 317,779.39 and 54,075.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,845.63, 317,779.39 and 54,075.45 is: 81,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,845.63 : 317,779.39 = 54,075.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,845.63/317,779.39 = 54,075.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,845.63x = 317,779.39 × 54,075.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,845.63x = 17,184,064,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,064,774.24/211,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,115.97

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