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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,938.80, 317,907.38 and 54,167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,938.80, 317,907.38 and 54,167.00 is: 81,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,938.80 : 317,907.38 = 54,167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,938.80/317,907.38 = 54,167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,938.80x = 317,907.38 × 54,167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,938.80x = 17,220,087,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,087,598.34/211,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,250.29

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