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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,110.77, 307,698.69 and 86,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,110.77, 307,698.69 and 86,783 is: 130,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,110.77 : 307,698.69 = 86,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,110.77/307,698.69 = 86,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,110.77x = 307,698.69 × 86,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,110.77x = 26,703,015,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,703,015,414.27/205,110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,188.27

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