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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,869.29, 308,828.84 and 72,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,869.29, 308,828.84 and 72,722.30 is: 109,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,869.29 : 308,828.84 = 72,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,869.29/308,828.84 = 72,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,869.29x = 308,828.84 × 72,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,869.29x = 22,458,741,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458,741,643.38/205,869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,092.24

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