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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,668.78, 300,927.84 and 65,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,668.78, 300,927.84 and 65,701.72 is: 98,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,668.78 : 300,927.84 = 65,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,668.78/300,927.84 = 65,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,668.78x = 300,927.84 × 65,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,668.78x = 19,771,476,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771,476,683.88/200,668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,527.92

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