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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,271.20, 312,374.40 and 58,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,271.20, 312,374.40 and 58,496.80 is: 87,736.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,271.20 : 312,374.40 = 58,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,271.20/312,374.40 = 58,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,271.20x = 312,374.40 × 58,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,271.20x = 18,272,902,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272,902,801.92/208,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,736.10

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