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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,394, 312,642.84 and 60,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,394, 312,642.84 and 60,650 is: 90,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,394 : 312,642.84 = 60,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,394/312,642.84 = 60,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,394x = 312,642.84 × 60,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,394x = 18,961,788,246
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961,788,246/208,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,990.09

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