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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,144.42, 312,159.92 and 58,375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,144.42, 312,159.92 and 58,375.42 is: 87,547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,144.42 : 312,159.92 = 58,375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,144.42/312,159.92 = 58,375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,144.42x = 312,159.92 × 58,375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,144.42x = 18,222,466,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,466,437.17/208,144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,547.23

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