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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,580.52, 309,882.30 and 58,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,580.52, 309,882.30 and 58,825 is: 88,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,580.52 : 309,882.30 = 58,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,580.52/309,882.30 = 58,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,580.52x = 309,882.30 × 58,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,580.52x = 18,228,826,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228,826,297.50/206,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,240.78

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