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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,940.80, 317,910.38 and 54,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,940.80, 317,910.38 and 54,169 is: 81,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,940.80 : 317,910.38 = 54,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,940.80/317,910.38 = 54,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,940.80x = 317,910.38 × 54,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,940.80x = 17,220,887,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,887,374.22/211,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,253.29

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