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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,222.14, 307,850.76 and 72,090.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,222.14, 307,850.76 and 72,090.81 is: 108,142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,222.14 : 307,850.76 = 72,090.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,222.14/307,850.76 = 72,090.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,222.14x = 307,850.76 × 72,090.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,222.14x = 22,193,210,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,210,647.52/205,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,142.38

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