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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,669.56, 308,538.90 and 65,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,669.56, 308,538.90 and 65,471.16 is: 98,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,669.56 : 308,538.90 = 65,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,669.56/308,538.90 = 65,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,669.56x = 308,538.90 × 65,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,669.56x = 20,200,399,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200,399,688.12/205,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,217.74

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