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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,255.16, 309,470.97 and 86,340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,255.16, 309,470.97 and 86,340.13 is: 129,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,255.16 : 309,470.97 = 86,340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,255.16/309,470.97 = 86,340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,255.16x = 309,470.97 × 86,340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,255.16x = 26,719,764,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,719,764,301.03/206,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,547.13

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