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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,505.62, 314,261.32 and 59,745.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,505.62, 314,261.32 and 59,745.98 is: 89,619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,505.62 : 314,261.32 = 59,745.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,505.62/314,261.32 = 59,745.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,505.62x = 314,261.32 × 59,745.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,505.62x = 18,775,850,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,850,539.49/209,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,619.79

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