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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,003.80, 307,548.90 and 86,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,003.80, 307,548.90 and 86,614.20 is: 129,939.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,003.80 : 307,548.90 = 86,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,003.80/307,548.90 = 86,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,003.80x = 307,548.90 × 86,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,003.80x = 26,638,101,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,101,934.38/205,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,939.55

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