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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,300, 312,503.28 and 60,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,300, 312,503.28 and 60,556 is: 90,849.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,300 : 312,503.28 = 60,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,300/312,503.28 = 60,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,300x = 312,503.28 × 60,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,300x = 18,923,948,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923,948,623.68/208,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,849.49

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