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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,055.60, 307,615.08 and 86,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,055.60, 307,615.08 and 86,727.60 is: 130,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,055.60 : 307,615.08 = 86,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,055.60/307,615.08 = 86,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,055.60x = 307,615.08 × 86,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,055.60x = 26,678,717,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678,717,612.21/205,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,104.80

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