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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,060.40, 307,590.60 and 72,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,060.40, 307,590.60 and 72,090.80 is: 108,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,060.40 : 307,590.60 = 72,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,060.40/307,590.60 = 72,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,060.40x = 307,590.60 × 72,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,060.40x = 22,174,452,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,452,426.48/205,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,136.20

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