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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,291.08, 307,965.92 and 63,148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,291.08, 307,965.92 and 63,148.21 is: 94,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,291.08 : 307,965.92 = 63,148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,291.08/307,965.92 = 63,148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,291.08x = 307,965.92 × 63,148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,291.08x = 19,447,496,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,496,589.00/205,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,731.33

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