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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,009.66, 312,061.48 and 65,863.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,009.66, 312,061.48 and 65,863.58 is: 98,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,009.66 : 312,061.48 = 65,863.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,009.66/312,061.48 = 65,863.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,009.66x = 312,061.48 × 65,863.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,009.66x = 20,553,486,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553,486,252.90/208,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,810.25

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