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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,259.56, 307,897.98 and 65,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,259.56, 307,897.98 and 65,015.08 is: 97,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,259.56 : 307,897.98 = 65,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,259.56/307,897.98 = 65,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,259.56x = 307,897.98 × 65,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,259.56x = 20,018,011,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,011,801.54/205,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,525.36

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