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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,276.92, 312,366.68 and 58,531.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,276.92, 312,366.68 and 58,531.61 is: 87,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,276.92 : 312,366.68 = 58,531.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,276.92/312,366.68 = 58,531.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,276.92x = 312,366.68 × 58,531.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,276.92x = 18,283,325,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283,325,398.51/208,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,783.73

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