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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,456.96, 320,163.98 and 55,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,456.96, 320,163.98 and 55,685.70 is: 83,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,456.96 : 320,163.98 = 55,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,456.96/320,163.98 = 55,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,456.96x = 320,163.98 × 55,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,456.96x = 17,828,555,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,555,062.66/213,456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,522.95

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