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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,608.08, 308,444.78 and 72,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,608.08, 308,444.78 and 72,529.04 is: 108,805.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,608.08 : 308,444.78 = 72,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,608.08/308,444.78 = 72,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,608.08x = 308,444.78 × 72,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,608.08x = 22,371,203,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,203,786.41/205,608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,805.08

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