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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,010.40, 307,464.57 and 71,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,010.40, 307,464.57 and 71,895 is: 107,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,010.40 : 307,464.57 = 71,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,010.40/307,464.57 = 71,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,010.40x = 307,464.57 × 71,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,010.40x = 22,105,165,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,165,260.15/205,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,824.60

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