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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,009.28, 309,016.80 and 58,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,009.28, 309,016.80 and 58,265.28 is: 87,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,009.28 : 309,016.80 = 58,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,009.28/309,016.80 = 58,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,009.28x = 309,016.80 × 58,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,009.28x = 18,004,950,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,004,950,376.70/206,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,398.73

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