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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,211.97, 312,316.92 and 50,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,211.97, 312,316.92 and 50,440.44 is: 75,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,211.97 : 312,316.92 = 50,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,211.97/312,316.92 = 50,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,211.97x = 312,316.92 × 50,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,211.97x = 15,753,402,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,402,864.24/208,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,660.41

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