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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,928.62, 311,837.58 and 58,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,928.62, 311,837.58 and 58,159.62 is: 87,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,928.62 : 311,837.58 = 58,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,928.62/311,837.58 = 58,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,928.62x = 311,837.58 × 58,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,928.62x = 18,136,355,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,355,154.52/207,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,223.95

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