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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,552.62, 308,285.19 and 65,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,552.62, 308,285.19 and 65,278.44 is: 97,903.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,552.62 : 308,285.19 = 65,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,552.62/308,285.19 = 65,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,552.62x = 308,285.19 × 65,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,552.62x = 20,124,376,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,124,376,278.30/205,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,903.77

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