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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,004.30, 307,397.10 and 86,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,004.30, 307,397.10 and 86,541.80 is: 129,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,004.30 : 307,397.10 = 86,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,004.30/307,397.10 = 86,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,004.30x = 307,397.10 × 86,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,004.30x = 26,602,698,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602,698,348.78/205,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,766.54

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