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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,710.31, 307,238 and 86,466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,710.31, 307,238 and 86,466.51 is: 129,772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,710.31 : 307,238 = 86,466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,710.31/307,238 = 86,466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,710.31x = 307,238 × 86,466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,710.31x = 26,565,797,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,797,599.38/204,710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,772.64

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