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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,833.69, 308,707.33 and 58,055.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,833.69, 308,707.33 and 58,055.13 is: 87,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,833.69 : 308,707.33 = 58,055.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,833.69/308,707.33 = 58,055.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,833.69x = 308,707.33 × 58,055.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,833.69x = 17,922,042,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,042,486.43/205,833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,070.50

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