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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,964, 308,936.73 and 56,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,964, 308,936.73 and 56,203.78 is: 84,303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,964 : 308,936.73 = 56,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,964/308,936.73 = 56,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,964x = 308,936.73 × 56,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,964x = 17,363,410,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,410,462.16/205,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,303.13

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