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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,996.32, 307,507.44 and 86,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,996.32, 307,507.44 and 86,652.08 is: 129,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,996.32 : 307,507.44 = 86,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,996.32/307,507.44 = 86,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,996.32x = 307,507.44 × 86,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,996.32x = 26,646,159,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,646,159,291.48/204,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,983.60

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