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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,218.76, 319,789.44 and 55,437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,218.76, 319,789.44 and 55,437.42 is: 83,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,218.76 : 319,789.44 = 55,437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,218.76/319,789.44 = 55,437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,218.76x = 319,789.44 × 55,437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,218.76x = 17,728,301,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,728,301,496.84/213,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,146.07

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