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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,289.44, 307,700.72 and 86,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,289.44, 307,700.72 and 86,886.88 is: 130,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,289.44 : 307,700.72 = 86,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,289.44/307,700.72 = 86,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,289.44x = 307,700.72 × 86,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,289.44x = 26,735,155,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,735,155,534.55/205,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,231.52

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