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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,283.78, 312,425.67 and 50,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,283.78, 312,425.67 and 50,511.98 is: 75,767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,283.78 : 312,425.67 = 50,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,283.78/312,425.67 = 50,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,283.78x = 312,425.67 × 50,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,283.78x = 15,781,239,194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781,239,194.53/208,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,767.97

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