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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,133.07, 312,142.90 and 58,364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,133.07, 312,142.90 and 58,364.07 is: 87,530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,133.07 : 312,142.90 = 58,364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,133.07/312,142.90 = 58,364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,133.07x = 312,142.90 × 58,364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,133.07x = 18,217,928,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,928,858.59/208,133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,530.20

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