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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,674.14, 307,044.01 and 86,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,674.14, 307,044.01 and 86,362.91 is: 129,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,674.14 : 307,044.01 = 86,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,674.14/307,044.01 = 86,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,674.14x = 307,044.01 × 86,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,674.14x = 26,517,214,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,214,201.67/204,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,558.21

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