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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,355.70, 308,079.45 and 72,240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,355.70, 308,079.45 and 72,240.30 is: 108,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,355.70 : 308,079.45 = 72,240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,355.70/308,079.45 = 72,240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,355.70x = 308,079.45 × 72,240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,355.70x = 22,255,751,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,751,891.84/205,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,376.60

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