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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,947.76, 308,927.04 and 65,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,947.76, 308,927.04 and 65,706.40 is: 98,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,947.76 : 308,927.04 = 65,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,947.76/308,927.04 = 65,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,947.76x = 308,927.04 × 65,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,947.76x = 20,298,483,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298,483,661.06/205,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,561.32

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