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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,491, 308,236.50 and 57,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,491, 308,236.50 and 57,747 is: 86,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,491 : 308,236.50 = 57,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,491/308,236.50 = 57,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,491x = 308,236.50 × 57,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,491x = 17,799,733,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,733,165.50/205,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,620.50

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