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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,966.30, 307,492.65 and 86,576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,966.30, 307,492.65 and 86,576.70 is: 129,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,966.30 : 307,492.65 = 86,576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,966.30/307,492.65 = 86,576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,966.30x = 307,492.65 × 86,576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,966.30x = 26,621,698,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,621,698,911.26/204,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,883.30

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