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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,556.94, 308,368.67 and 63,368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,556.94, 308,368.67 and 63,368.96 is: 95,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,556.94 : 308,368.67 = 63,368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,556.94/308,368.67 = 63,368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,556.94x = 308,368.67 × 63,368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,556.94x = 19,541,000,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,000,055.80/205,556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,063.68

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