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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,647.88, 308,357.20 and 63,452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,647.88, 308,357.20 and 63,452.79 is: 95,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,647.88 : 308,357.20 = 63,452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,647.88/308,357.20 = 63,452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,647.88x = 308,357.20 × 63,452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,647.88x = 19,566,124,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566,124,656.59/205,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,143.82

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