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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,486.66, 308,254.90 and 72,339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,486.66, 308,254.90 and 72,339.67 is: 108,518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,486.66 : 308,254.90 = 72,339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,486.66/308,254.90 = 72,339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,486.66x = 308,254.90 × 72,339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,486.66x = 22,299,057,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,057,741.88/205,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,518.27

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