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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,983, 308,959.08 and 63,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,983, 308,959.08 and 63,829.36 is: 95,739.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,983 : 308,959.08 = 63,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,983/308,959.08 = 63,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,983x = 308,959.08 × 63,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,983x = 19,720,660,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720,660,342.59/205,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,739.26

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