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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,523, 308,284.50 and 57,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,523, 308,284.50 and 57,779 is: 86,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,523 : 308,284.50 = 57,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,523/308,284.50 = 57,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,523x = 308,284.50 × 57,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,523x = 17,812,370,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812,370,125.50/205,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,668.50

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