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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,106.77, 307,692.69 and 86,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,106.77, 307,692.69 and 86,779 is: 130,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,106.77 : 307,692.69 = 86,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,106.77/307,692.69 = 86,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,106.77x = 307,692.69 × 86,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,106.77x = 26,701,263,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,263,945.51/205,106.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,182.27

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