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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,113.78, 307,703.20 and 86,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,113.78, 307,703.20 and 86,786 is: 130,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,113.78 : 307,703.20 = 86,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,113.78/307,703.20 = 86,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,113.78x = 307,703.20 × 86,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,113.78x = 26,704,329,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704,329,915.20/205,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,192.76

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