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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,257.76, 312,398.74 and 58,509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,257.76, 312,398.74 and 58,509.72 is: 87,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,257.76 : 312,398.74 = 58,509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,257.76/312,398.74 = 58,509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,257.76x = 312,398.74 × 58,509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,257.76x = 18,278,362,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,362,659.48/208,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,767.98

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