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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,367.20, 308,096.70 and 72,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,367.20, 308,096.70 and 72,251.80 is: 108,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,367.20 : 308,096.70 = 72,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,367.20/308,096.70 = 72,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,367.20x = 308,096.70 × 72,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,367.20x = 22,260,541,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,541,149.06/205,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,393.85

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