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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,416.80, 308,125.20 and 72,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,416.80, 308,125.20 and 72,447.20 is: 108,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,416.80 : 308,125.20 = 72,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,416.80/308,125.20 = 72,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,416.80x = 308,125.20 × 72,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,416.80x = 22,322,807,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322,807,989.44/205,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,670.80

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