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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,159.32, 309,023.13 and 86,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,159.32, 309,023.13 and 86,284.96 is: 129,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,159.32 : 309,023.13 = 86,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,159.32/309,023.13 = 86,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,159.32x = 309,023.13 × 86,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,159.32x = 26,664,048,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664,048,411.12/206,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,337.10

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