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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,872.22, 307,237.26 and 71,749.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,872.22, 307,237.26 and 71,749.54 is: 107,599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,872.22 : 307,237.26 = 71,749.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,872.22/307,237.26 = 71,749.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,872.22x = 307,237.26 × 71,749.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,872.22x = 22,044,132,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044,132,075.86/204,872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,599.42

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