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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,465.29, 314,247.14 and 59,707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,465.29, 314,247.14 and 59,707.73 is: 89,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,465.29 : 314,247.14 = 59,707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,465.29/314,247.14 = 59,707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,465.29x = 314,247.14 × 59,707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,465.29x = 18,762,984,435.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,762,984,435.23/209,465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,575.63

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