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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,639, 311,510.52 and 59,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,639, 311,510.52 and 59,895 is: 89,857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,639 : 311,510.52 = 59,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,639/311,510.52 = 59,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,639x = 311,510.52 × 59,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,639x = 18,657,922,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,922,595.40/207,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,857.51

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