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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,009.79, 312,061.46 and 65,863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,009.79, 312,061.46 and 65,863.56 is: 98,810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,009.79 : 312,061.46 = 65,863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,009.79/312,061.46 = 65,863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,009.79x = 312,061.46 × 65,863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,009.79x = 20,553,478,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553,478,365.08/208,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,810.15

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