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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,106.14, 307,796.49 and 71,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,106.14, 307,796.49 and 71,987.02 is: 108,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,106.14 : 307,796.49 = 71,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,106.14/307,796.49 = 71,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,106.14x = 307,796.49 × 71,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,106.14x = 22,157,352,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,352,081.56/205,106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,028.71

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