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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,185.44, 306,278.16 and 63,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,185.44, 306,278.16 and 63,955 is: 95,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,185.44 : 306,278.16 = 63,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,185.44/306,278.16 = 63,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,185.44x = 306,278.16 × 63,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,185.44x = 19,588,019,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,019,722.80/204,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,932.50

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