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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,246, 312,377.64 and 60,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,246, 312,377.64 and 60,502 is: 90,755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,246 : 312,377.64 = 60,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,246/312,377.64 = 60,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,246x = 312,377.64 × 60,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,246x = 18,899,471,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,471,975.28/208,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,755.51

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