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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,269.94, 309,493.14 and 86,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,269.94, 309,493.14 and 86,354.91 is: 129,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,269.94 : 309,493.14 = 86,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,269.94/309,493.14 = 86,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,269.94x = 309,493.14 × 86,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,269.94x = 26,726,252,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726,252,250.32/206,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,569.30

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