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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,139.93, 307,734.46 and 62,966.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,139.93, 307,734.46 and 62,966.63 is: 94,457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,139.93 : 307,734.46 = 62,966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,139.93/307,734.46 = 62,966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,139.93x = 307,734.46 × 62,966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,139.93x = 19,377,002,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,002,492.99/205,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,457.49

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