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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,795.02, 308,710.98 and 56,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,795.02, 308,710.98 and 56,036.10 is: 84,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,795.02 : 308,710.98 = 56,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,795.02/308,710.98 = 56,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,795.02x = 308,710.98 × 56,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,795.02x = 17,298,959,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,959,346.38/205,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,059.17

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