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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,516, 312,831.60 and 60,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,516, 312,831.60 and 60,772 is: 91,174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,516 : 312,831.60 = 60,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,516/312,831.60 = 60,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,516x = 312,831.60 × 60,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,516x = 19,011,401,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011,401,995.20/208,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,174.79

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