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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,246.20, 312,336.90 and 58,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,246.20, 312,336.90 and 58,471.80 is: 87,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,246.20 : 312,336.90 = 58,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,246.20/312,336.90 = 58,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,246.20x = 312,336.90 × 58,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,246.20x = 18,262,900,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262,900,749.42/208,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,698.60

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