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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,755.80, 308,555.40 and 72,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,755.80, 308,555.40 and 72,611.24 is: 108,889.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,755.80 : 308,555.40 = 72,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,755.80/308,555.40 = 72,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,755.80x = 308,555.40 × 72,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,755.80x = 22,404,590,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,590,202.70/205,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,889.23

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