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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,151.40, 318,219.90 and 54,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,151.40, 318,219.90 and 54,381.40 is: 81,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,151.40 : 318,219.90 = 54,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,151.40/318,219.90 = 54,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,151.40x = 318,219.90 × 54,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,151.40x = 17,305,243,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,243,669.86/212,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,570.25

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