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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,243.40, 307,865.10 and 72,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,243.40, 307,865.10 and 72,273.80 is: 108,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,243.40 : 307,865.10 = 72,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,243.40/307,865.10 = 72,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,243.40x = 307,865.10 × 72,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,243.40x = 22,250,580,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250,580,664.38/205,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,410.70

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