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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,458.59, 314,140.55 and 59,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,458.59, 314,140.55 and 59,695.67 is: 89,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,458.59 : 314,140.55 = 59,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,458.59/314,140.55 = 59,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,458.59x = 314,140.55 × 59,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,458.59x = 18,752,828,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752,828,737.24/209,458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,530.01

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