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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,351.22, 313,979.66 and 59,588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,351.22, 313,979.66 and 59,588.19 is: 89,368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,351.22 : 313,979.66 = 59,588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,351.22/313,979.66 = 59,588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,351.22x = 313,979.66 × 59,588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,351.22x = 18,709,479,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709,479,561.73/209,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,368.86

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