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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,741.14, 320,602.59 and 55,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,741.14, 320,602.59 and 55,966.10 is: 83,946.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,741.14 : 320,602.59 = 55,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,741.14/320,602.59 = 55,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,741.14x = 320,602.59 × 55,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,741.14x = 17,942,875,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942,875,009.19/213,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,946.76

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