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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,822.21, 308,729.96 and 65,578.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,822.21, 308,729.96 and 65,578.93 is: 98,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,822.21 : 308,729.96 = 65,578.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,822.21/308,729.96 = 65,578.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,822.21x = 308,729.96 × 65,578.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,822.21x = 20,246,180,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246,180,107.85/205,822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,367.32

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