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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,028.16, 305,857.92 and 72,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,028.16, 305,857.92 and 72,669.44 is: 108,938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028.16 : 305,857.92 = 72,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028.16/305,857.92 = 72,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028.16x = 305,857.92 × 72,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028.16x = 22,226,523,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,226,523,765.96/204,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,938.51

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