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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,417, 309,677.52 and 58,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,417, 309,677.52 and 58,673 is: 88,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,417 : 309,677.52 = 58,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,417/309,677.52 = 58,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,417x = 309,677.52 × 58,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,417x = 18,169,709,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,169,709,130.96/206,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,024.29

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