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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,507, 308,260.50 and 57,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,507, 308,260.50 and 57,763 is: 86,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,507 : 308,260.50 = 57,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,507/308,260.50 = 57,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,507x = 308,260.50 × 57,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,507x = 17,806,051,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806,051,261.50/205,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,644.50

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