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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,481.29, 308,222.52 and 63,321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,481.29, 308,222.52 and 63,321.98 is: 94,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,481.29 : 308,222.52 = 63,321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,481.29/308,222.52 = 63,321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,481.29x = 308,222.52 × 63,321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,481.29x = 19,517,259,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517,259,873.00/205,481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,983.15

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