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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,244.92, 312,364.58 and 50,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,244.92, 312,364.58 and 50,474.74 is: 75,711.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,244.92 : 312,364.58 = 50,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,244.92/312,364.58 = 50,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,244.92x = 312,364.58 × 50,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,244.92x = 15,766,520,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,766,520,960.71/208,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,711.43

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