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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,147.15, 307,858.19 and 72,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,147.15, 307,858.19 and 72,027.83 is: 108,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,147.15 : 307,858.19 = 72,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,147.15/307,858.19 = 72,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,147.15x = 307,858.19 × 72,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,147.15x = 22,174,357,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,357,782.93/205,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,090.01

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