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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,262.08, 307,654.08 and 86,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,262.08, 307,654.08 and 86,894.08 is: 130,239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,262.08 : 307,654.08 = 86,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,262.08/307,654.08 = 86,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,262.08x = 307,654.08 × 86,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,262.08x = 26,733,318,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733,318,239.85/205,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,239.93

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