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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,131.78, 307,835.10 and 72,012.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,131.78, 307,835.10 and 72,012.42 is: 108,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,131.78 : 307,835.10 = 72,012.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,131.78/307,835.10 = 72,012.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,131.78x = 307,835.10 × 72,012.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,131.78x = 22,167,950,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,950,511.94/205,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,066.88

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