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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,053.80, 307,623.90 and 86,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,053.80, 307,623.90 and 86,664.20 is: 130,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,053.80 : 307,623.90 = 86,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,053.80/307,623.90 = 86,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,053.80x = 307,623.90 × 86,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,053.80x = 26,659,979,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,979,194.38/205,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,014.56

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