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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,744.88, 308,630.99 and 79,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,744.88, 308,630.99 and 79,386.71 is: 119,085.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,744.88 : 308,630.99 = 79,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,744.88/308,630.99 = 79,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,744.88x = 308,630.99 × 79,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,744.88x = 24,501,197,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501,197,555.45/205,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,085.33

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