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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,027.28, 309,043.80 and 58,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,027.28, 309,043.80 and 58,283.28 is: 87,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,027.28 : 309,043.80 = 58,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,027.28/309,043.80 = 58,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,027.28x = 309,043.80 × 58,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,027.28x = 18,012,086,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,086,327.66/206,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,425.73

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