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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,552, 318,846.62 and 54,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,552, 318,846.62 and 54,780.20 is: 82,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,552 : 318,846.62 = 54,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,552/318,846.62 = 54,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,552x = 318,846.62 × 54,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,552x = 17,466,481,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,466,481,612.92/212,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,175.10

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