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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,399, 312,607.14 and 60,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,399, 312,607.14 and 60,655 is: 90,985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,399 : 312,607.14 = 60,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,399/312,607.14 = 60,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,399x = 312,607.14 × 60,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,399x = 18,961,186,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961,186,076.70/208,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,985.01

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