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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,106.27, 307,691.94 and 86,778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,106.27, 307,691.94 and 86,778.50 is: 130,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,106.27 : 307,691.94 = 86,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,106.27/307,691.94 = 86,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,106.27x = 307,691.94 × 86,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,106.27x = 26,701,045,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,045,015.29/205,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,181.52

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