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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,556.28, 308,268.80 and 65,282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,556.28, 308,268.80 and 65,282.10 is: 97,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,556.28 : 308,268.80 = 65,282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,556.28/308,268.80 = 65,282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,556.28x = 308,268.80 × 65,282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,556.28x = 20,124,434,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,124,434,628.48/205,556.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,902.31

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