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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,142.77, 310,712.08 and 72,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,142.77, 310,712.08 and 72,206.56 is: 108,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,142.77 : 310,712.08 = 72,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,142.77/310,712.08 = 72,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,142.77x = 310,712.08 × 72,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,142.77x = 22,435,451,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,451,461.30/207,142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,309.12

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