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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,317.70, 307,987.41 and 65,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,317.70, 307,987.41 and 65,087.26 is: 97,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,317.70 : 307,987.41 = 65,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,317.70/307,987.41 = 65,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,317.70x = 307,987.41 × 65,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,317.70x = 20,046,056,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046,056,631.40/205,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,634.33

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