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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,217.80, 300,238.12 and 59,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,217.80, 300,238.12 and 59,950.28 is: 89,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,217.80 : 300,238.12 = 59,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,217.80/300,238.12 = 59,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,217.80x = 300,238.12 × 59,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,217.80x = 17,999,359,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,359,360.67/200,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,898.90

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