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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,438.51, 306,706.95 and 86,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,438.51, 306,706.95 and 86,143.68 is: 129,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,438.51 : 306,706.95 = 86,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,438.51/306,706.95 = 86,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,438.51x = 306,706.95 × 86,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,438.51x = 26,420,865,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420,865,354.58/204,438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,236.24

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