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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,120.46, 309,130.93 and 86,112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,120.46, 309,130.93 and 86,112.57 is: 129,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,120.46 : 309,130.93 = 86,112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,120.46/309,130.93 = 86,112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,120.46x = 309,130.93 × 86,112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,120.46x = 26,620,058,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620,058,848.79/206,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,148.07

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