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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,782.62, 307,152.08 and 71,665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,782.62, 307,152.08 and 71,665.42 is: 107,490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,782.62 : 307,152.08 = 71,665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,782.62/307,152.08 = 71,665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,782.62x = 307,152.08 × 71,665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,782.62x = 22,012,182,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,182,817.07/204,782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,490.48

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