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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,015.30, 307,566.15 and 86,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,015.30, 307,566.15 and 86,625.70 is: 129,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,015.30 : 307,566.15 = 86,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,015.30/307,566.15 = 86,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,015.30x = 307,566.15 × 86,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,015.30x = 26,643,133,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643,133,040.06/205,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,956.80

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