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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,688.76, 307,066.01 and 86,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,688.76, 307,066.01 and 86,377.59 is: 129,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,688.76 : 307,066.01 = 86,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,688.76/307,066.01 = 86,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,688.76x = 307,066.01 × 86,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,688.76x = 26,523,621,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523,621,482.83/204,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,580.26

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