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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,905.70, 308,858.55 and 72,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,905.70, 308,858.55 and 72,784.90 is: 109,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,905.70 : 308,858.55 = 72,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,905.70/308,858.55 = 72,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,905.70x = 308,858.55 × 72,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,905.70x = 22,480,238,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,238,675.90/205,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,177.35

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