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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,158.32, 309,021.63 and 86,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,158.32, 309,021.63 and 86,283.96 is: 129,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,158.32 : 309,021.63 = 86,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,158.32/309,021.63 = 86,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,158.32x = 309,021.63 × 86,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,158.32x = 26,663,609,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,663,609,962.05/206,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,335.60

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