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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,571.68, 320,335.68 and 55,779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,571.68, 320,335.68 and 55,779.68 is: 83,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,571.68 : 320,335.68 = 55,779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,571.68/320,335.68 = 55,779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,571.68x = 320,335.68 × 55,779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,571.68x = 17,868,221,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868,221,722.98/213,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,663.82

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