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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,151.28, 309,229.80 and 58,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,151.28, 309,229.80 and 58,407.28 is: 87,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,151.28 : 309,229.80 = 58,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,151.28/309,229.80 = 58,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,151.28x = 309,229.80 × 58,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,151.28x = 18,061,271,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061,271,512.94/206,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,611.74

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