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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,207.88, 307,842.62 and 72,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,207.88, 307,842.62 and 72,064.76 is: 108,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,207.88 : 307,842.62 = 72,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,207.88/307,842.62 = 72,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,207.88x = 307,842.62 × 72,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,207.88x = 22,184,602,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,602,628.53/205,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,107.95

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