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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,488.63, 312,752.42 and 58,728.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,488.63, 312,752.42 and 58,728.67 is: 88,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,488.63 : 312,752.42 = 58,728.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,488.63/312,752.42 = 58,728.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,488.63x = 312,752.42 × 58,728.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,488.63x = 18,367,533,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367,533,665.88/208,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,098.49

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