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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,592.71, 308,385.82 and 65,349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,592.71, 308,385.82 and 65,349.31 is: 98,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,592.71 : 308,385.82 = 65,349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,592.71/308,385.82 = 65,349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,592.71x = 308,385.82 × 65,349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,592.71x = 20,152,800,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,800,550.78/205,592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,022.93

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