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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,143.38, 313,714.28 and 59,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,143.38, 313,714.28 and 59,383.68 is: 89,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,143.38 : 313,714.28 = 59,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,143.38/313,714.28 = 59,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,143.38x = 313,714.28 × 59,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,143.38x = 18,629,508,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,629,508,414.95/209,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,075.30

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