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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,310.55, 307,966.53 and 63,154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,310.55, 307,966.53 and 63,154.86 is: 94,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,310.55 : 307,966.53 = 63,154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,310.55/307,966.53 = 63,154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,310.55x = 307,966.53 × 63,154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,310.55x = 19,449,583,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,449,583,086.84/205,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,732.51

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