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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,033.44, 307,559.42 and 62,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,033.44, 307,559.42 and 62,868.34 is: 94,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,033.44 : 307,559.42 = 62,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,033.44/307,559.42 = 62,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,033.44x = 307,559.42 × 62,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,033.44x = 19,335,750,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335,750,186.76/205,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,305.35

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