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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,273.72, 307,953.78 and 77,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,273.72, 307,953.78 and 77,190.76 is: 115,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,273.72 : 307,953.78 = 77,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,273.72/307,953.78 = 77,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,273.72x = 307,953.78 × 77,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,273.72x = 23,771,186,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,771,186,323.07/205,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,802.38

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