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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,349.40, 307,995.30 and 65,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,349.40, 307,995.30 and 65,122.20 is: 97,674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,349.40 : 307,995.30 = 65,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,349.40/307,995.30 = 65,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,349.40x = 307,995.30 × 65,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,349.40x = 20,057,331,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,331,525.66/205,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,674.17

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