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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,195, 312,301.14 and 60,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,195, 312,301.14 and 60,451 is: 90,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,195 : 312,301.14 = 60,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,195/312,301.14 = 60,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,195x = 312,301.14 × 60,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,195x = 18,878,916,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,878,916,214.14/208,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,679.01

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