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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,007.41, 312,058.11 and 65,861.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,007.41, 312,058.11 and 65,861.32 is: 98,806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,007.41 : 312,058.11 = 65,861.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,007.41/312,058.11 = 65,861.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,007.41x = 312,058.11 × 65,861.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,007.41x = 20,552,559,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552,559,041.31/208,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,806.86

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