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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,877.58, 317,816.10 and 54,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,877.58, 317,816.10 and 54,106.14 is: 81,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,877.58 : 317,816.10 = 54,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,877.58/317,816.10 = 54,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,877.58x = 317,816.10 × 54,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,877.58x = 17,195,802,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195,802,400.85/211,877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,159.14

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