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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,809.31, 308,750.69 and 72,766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,809.31, 308,750.69 and 72,766.81 is: 109,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,809.31 : 308,750.69 = 72,766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,809.31/308,750.69 = 72,766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,809.31x = 308,750.69 × 72,766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,809.31x = 22,466,802,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,802,796.60/205,809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,163.20

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