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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,012.38, 307,516.74 and 64,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,012.38, 307,516.74 and 64,771 is: 97,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,012.38 : 307,516.74 = 64,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,012.38/307,516.74 = 64,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,012.38x = 307,516.74 × 64,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,012.38x = 19,918,166,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,918,166,766.54/205,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,155.92

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