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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,430.29, 308,145.44 and 55,670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,430.29, 308,145.44 and 55,670.58 is: 83,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,430.29 : 308,145.44 = 55,670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,430.29/308,145.44 = 55,670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,430.29x = 308,145.44 × 55,670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,430.29x = 17,154,635,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,635,508.33/205,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,505.87

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