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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,014.88, 307,637.14 and 86,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,014.88, 307,637.14 and 86,774.72 is: 130,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,014.88 : 307,637.14 = 86,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,014.88/307,637.14 = 86,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,014.88x = 307,637.14 × 86,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,014.88x = 26,695,126,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695,126,685.10/205,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,210.68

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