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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,633, 310,001.52 and 58,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,633, 310,001.52 and 58,889 is: 88,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,633 : 310,001.52 = 58,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,633/310,001.52 = 58,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,633x = 310,001.52 × 58,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,633x = 18,255,679,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,679,511.28/206,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,348.33

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