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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,593.60, 308,390.40 and 65,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,593.60, 308,390.40 and 65,366.40 is: 98,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,593.60 : 308,390.40 = 65,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,593.60/308,390.40 = 65,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,593.60x = 308,390.40 × 65,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,593.60x = 20,158,370,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,370,242.56/205,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,049.60

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