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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,431.30, 308,146.96 and 55,671.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,431.30, 308,146.96 and 55,671.59 is: 83,507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,431.30 : 308,146.96 = 55,671.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,431.30/308,146.96 = 55,671.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,431.30x = 308,146.96 × 55,671.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,431.30x = 17,155,031,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155,031,216.87/205,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,507.39

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