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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,120.98, 307,737.97 and 71,983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,120.98, 307,737.97 and 71,983.71 is: 107,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,120.98 : 307,737.97 = 71,983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,120.98/307,737.97 = 71,983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,120.98x = 307,737.97 × 71,983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,120.98x = 22,152,120,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,120,608.51/205,120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,995.39

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