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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,501, 308,251.50 and 57,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,501, 308,251.50 and 57,757 is: 86,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,501 : 308,251.50 = 57,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,501/308,251.50 = 57,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,501x = 308,251.50 × 57,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,501x = 17,803,681,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,681,885.50/205,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,635.50

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