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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,641, 311,513.52 and 59,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,641, 311,513.52 and 59,897 is: 89,860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,641 : 311,513.52 = 59,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,641/311,513.52 = 59,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,641x = 311,513.52 × 59,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,641x = 18,658,725,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658,725,307.44/207,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,860.51

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