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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,862.88, 317,794.32 and 54,085.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,862.88, 317,794.32 and 54,085.68 is: 81,128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,862.88 : 317,794.32 = 54,085.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,862.88/317,794.32 = 54,085.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,862.88x = 317,794.32 × 54,085.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,862.88x = 17,188,121,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188,121,897.34/211,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,128.52

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