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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,498.24, 312,765.72 and 58,739.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,498.24, 312,765.72 and 58,739.77 is: 88,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,498.24 : 312,765.72 = 58,739.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,498.24/312,765.72 = 58,739.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,498.24x = 312,765.72 × 58,739.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,498.24x = 18,371,786,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371,786,456.68/208,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,114.83

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