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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,906.70, 308,860.05 and 72,785.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,906.70, 308,860.05 and 72,785.90 is: 109,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,906.70 : 308,860.05 = 72,785.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,906.70/308,860.05 = 72,785.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,906.70x = 308,860.05 × 72,785.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,906.70x = 22,480,656,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,656,713.30/205,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,178.85

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