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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,565.73, 308,351.98 and 72,447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,565.73, 308,351.98 and 72,447.59 is: 108,672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,565.73 : 308,351.98 = 72,447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,565.73/308,351.98 = 72,447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,565.73x = 308,351.98 × 72,447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,565.73x = 22,339,356,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,356,280.97/205,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,672.57

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