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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,067.40, 307,601.10 and 86,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,067.40, 307,601.10 and 86,699.40 is: 130,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,067.40 : 307,601.10 = 86,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,067.40/307,601.10 = 86,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,067.40x = 307,601.10 × 86,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,067.40x = 26,668,830,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,668,830,809.34/205,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,049.10

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