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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,101.40, 307,652.10 and 86,733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,101.40, 307,652.10 and 86,733.40 is: 130,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,101.40 : 307,652.10 = 86,733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,101.40/307,652.10 = 86,733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,101.40x = 307,652.10 × 86,733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,101.40x = 26,683,712,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,683,712,650.14/205,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,100.10

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