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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,966.40, 308,955.36 and 72,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,966.40, 308,955.36 and 72,827.84 is: 109,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,966.40 : 308,955.36 = 72,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,966.40/308,955.36 = 72,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,966.40x = 308,955.36 × 72,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,966.40x = 22,500,551,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,551,525.22/205,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,243.80

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