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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,498.58, 314,266.40 and 59,735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,498.58, 314,266.40 and 59,735.66 is: 89,608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,498.58 : 314,266.40 = 59,735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,498.58/314,266.40 = 59,735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,498.58x = 314,266.40 × 59,735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,498.58x = 18,772,910,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772,910,819.82/209,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,608.77

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