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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,936.97, 317,905.61 and 54,165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,936.97, 317,905.61 and 54,165.57 is: 81,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,936.97 : 317,905.61 = 54,165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,936.97/317,905.61 = 54,165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,936.97x = 317,905.61 × 54,165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,936.97x = 17,219,538,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219,538,301.02/211,936.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,248.40

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