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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,511, 308,266.50 and 57,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,511, 308,266.50 and 57,767 is: 86,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,511 : 308,266.50 = 57,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,511/308,266.50 = 57,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,511x = 308,266.50 × 57,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,511x = 17,807,630,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,630,905.50/205,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,650.50

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