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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,361.70, 308,088.45 and 72,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,361.70, 308,088.45 and 72,246.30 is: 108,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,361.70 : 308,088.45 = 72,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,361.70/308,088.45 = 72,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,361.70x = 308,088.45 × 72,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,361.70x = 22,258,250,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,250,585.24/205,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,385.60

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