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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,774.43, 319,172.58 and 55,004.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,774.43, 319,172.58 and 55,004.25 is: 82,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,774.43 : 319,172.58 = 55,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,774.43/319,172.58 = 55,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,774.43x = 319,172.58 × 55,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,774.43x = 17,555,848,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555,848,383.47/212,774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,509.20

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