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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,534.94, 308,333.28 and 72,391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,534.94, 308,333.28 and 72,391.82 is: 108,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,534.94 : 308,333.28 = 72,391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,534.94/308,333.28 = 72,391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,534.94x = 308,333.28 × 72,391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,534.94x = 22,320,807,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320,807,305.77/205,534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,598.60

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