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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,309.18, 307,974.66 and 65,078.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,309.18, 307,974.66 and 65,078.74 is: 97,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,309.18 : 307,974.66 = 65,078.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,309.18/307,974.66 = 65,078.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,309.18x = 307,974.66 × 65,078.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,309.18x = 20,042,602,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,602,824.73/205,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,621.56

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