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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,237.19, 307,853.66 and 64,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,237.19, 307,853.66 and 64,995.82 is: 97,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,237.19 : 307,853.66 = 64,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,237.19/307,853.66 = 64,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,237.19x = 307,853.66 × 64,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,237.19x = 20,009,200,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009,200,464.56/205,237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,493.05

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