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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,019, 307,580.34 and 57,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,019, 307,580.34 and 57,275 is: 85,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,019 : 307,580.34 = 57,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,019/307,580.34 = 57,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,019x = 307,580.34 × 57,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,019x = 17,616,663,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616,663,973.50/205,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,926.98

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