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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,273.96, 312,362.18 and 58,528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,273.96, 312,362.18 and 58,528.56 is: 87,779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,273.96 : 312,362.18 = 58,528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,273.96/312,362.18 = 58,528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,273.96x = 312,362.18 × 58,528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,273.96x = 18,282,108,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,108,593.86/208,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,779.14

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