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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,628.98, 308,449.54 and 55,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,628.98, 308,449.54 and 55,868.48 is: 83,804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,628.98 : 308,449.54 = 55,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,628.98/308,449.54 = 55,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,628.98x = 308,449.54 × 55,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,628.98x = 17,232,606,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,606,956.50/205,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,804.37

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