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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,897.62, 308,396.53 and 85,589.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,897.62, 308,396.53 and 85,589.83 is: 128,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,897.62 : 308,396.53 = 85,589.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,897.62/308,396.53 = 85,589.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,897.62x = 308,396.53 × 85,589.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,897.62x = 26,395,606,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395,606,575.29/205,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,197.73

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