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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,972.19, 311,945.97 and 58,209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,972.19, 311,945.97 and 58,209.16 is: 87,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,972.19 : 311,945.97 = 58,209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,972.19/311,945.97 = 58,209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,972.19x = 311,945.97 × 58,209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,972.19x = 18,158,112,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158,112,879.09/207,972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,310.29

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