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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,358.52, 308,048.76 and 65,128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,358.52, 308,048.76 and 65,128.08 is: 97,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,358.52 : 308,048.76 = 65,128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,358.52/308,048.76 = 65,128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,358.52x = 308,048.76 × 65,128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,358.52x = 20,062,624,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,624,285.18/205,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,695.60

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