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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,870.13, 308,830.10 and 72,723.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,870.13, 308,830.10 and 72,723.14 is: 109,093.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,870.13 : 308,830.10 = 72,723.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,870.13/308,830.10 = 72,723.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,870.13x = 308,830.10 × 72,723.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,870.13x = 22,459,094,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,094,598.51/205,870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,093.51

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