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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,979.30, 308,968.95 and 73,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,979.30, 308,968.95 and 73,009.70 is: 109,514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,979.30 : 308,968.95 = 73,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,979.30/308,968.95 = 73,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,979.30x = 308,968.95 × 73,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,979.30x = 22,557,730,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,730,348.82/205,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,514.55

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