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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,492.29, 308,263.34 and 72,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,492.29, 308,263.34 and 72,345.30 is: 108,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,492.29 : 308,263.34 = 72,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,492.29/308,263.34 = 72,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,492.29x = 308,263.34 × 72,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,492.29x = 22,301,403,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,403,811.30/205,492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,526.72

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