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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,585, 312,887.22 and 60,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,585, 312,887.22 and 60,841 is: 91,264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,585 : 312,887.22 = 60,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,585/312,887.22 = 60,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,585x = 312,887.22 × 60,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,585x = 19,036,371,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,371,352.02/208,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,264.34

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