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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,049.76, 318,074.44 and 54,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,049.76, 318,074.44 and 54,277.96 is: 81,416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,049.76 : 318,074.44 = 54,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,049.76/318,074.44 = 54,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,049.76x = 318,074.44 × 54,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,049.76x = 17,264,431,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,431,731.34/212,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,416.89

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