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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,132.30, 309,190.37 and 86,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,132.30, 309,190.37 and 86,158.27 is: 129,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,132.30 : 309,190.37 = 86,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,132.30/309,190.37 = 86,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,132.30x = 309,190.37 × 86,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,132.30x = 26,639,305,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639,305,403.12/206,132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,234.02

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