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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,978.70, 308,968.05 and 72,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,978.70, 308,968.05 and 72,863.30 is: 109,294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,978.70 : 308,968.05 = 72,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,978.70/308,968.05 = 72,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,978.70x = 308,968.05 × 72,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,978.70x = 22,512,431,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,431,717.57/205,978.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,294.95

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