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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,625.14, 308,336.54 and 72,486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,625.14, 308,336.54 and 72,486.05 is: 108,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,625.14 : 308,336.54 = 72,486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,625.14/308,336.54 = 72,486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,625.14x = 308,336.54 × 72,486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,625.14x = 22,350,095,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,095,951.15/205,625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,693.40

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