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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,237.65, 307,692.45 and 86,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,237.65, 307,692.45 and 86,811.60 is: 130,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,237.65 : 307,692.45 = 86,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,237.65/307,692.45 = 86,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,237.65x = 307,692.45 × 86,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,237.65x = 26,711,273,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711,273,892.42/205,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,148.02

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