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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,314.96, 307,972.44 and 77,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,314.96, 307,972.44 and 77,255.33 is: 115,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,314.96 : 307,972.44 = 77,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,314.96/307,972.44 = 77,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,314.96x = 307,972.44 × 77,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,314.96x = 23,792,510,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,792,510,943.24/205,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,882.99

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