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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,927.40, 308,891.10 and 72,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,927.40, 308,891.10 and 72,806.60 is: 109,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,927.40 : 308,891.10 = 72,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,927.40/308,891.10 = 72,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,927.40x = 308,891.10 × 72,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,927.40x = 22,489,310,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489,310,761.26/205,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,209.90

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