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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,262.91, 309,482.60 and 86,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,262.91, 309,482.60 and 86,347.88 is: 129,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,262.91 : 309,482.60 = 86,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,262.91/309,482.60 = 86,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,262.91x = 309,482.60 × 86,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,262.91x = 26,723,166,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723,166,406.89/206,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,558.76

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