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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,238.34, 307,903.68 and 72,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,238.34, 307,903.68 and 72,127.80 is: 108,207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,238.34 : 307,903.68 = 72,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,238.34/307,903.68 = 72,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,238.34x = 307,903.68 × 72,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,238.34x = 22,208,415,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,415,050.30/205,238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,207.93

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