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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,980.61, 309,015.00 and 63,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,980.61, 309,015.00 and 63,822.72 is: 95,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,980.61 : 309,015.00 = 63,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,980.61/309,015.00 = 63,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,980.61x = 309,015.00 × 63,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,980.61x = 19,722,177,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,177,501.69/205,980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,747.74

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