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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,054.10, 307,612.83 and 86,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,054.10, 307,612.83 and 86,726.10 is: 130,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,054.10 : 307,612.83 = 86,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,054.10/307,612.83 = 86,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,054.10x = 307,612.83 × 86,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,054.10x = 26,678,061,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678,061,055.86/205,054.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,102.55

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