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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,515.23, 308,239.23 and 72,364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,515.23, 308,239.23 and 72,364.19 is: 108,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,515.23 : 308,239.23 = 72,364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,515.23/308,239.23 = 72,364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,515.23x = 308,239.23 × 72,364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,515.23x = 22,305,482,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,482,205.17/205,515.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,534.45

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