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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,516.14, 308,279.69 and 72,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,516.14, 308,279.69 and 72,366.12 is: 108,551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,516.14 : 308,279.69 = 72,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,516.14/308,279.69 = 72,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,516.14x = 308,279.69 × 72,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,516.14x = 22,309,004,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,004,678.27/205,516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,551.11

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