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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,271.26, 309,495.10 and 86,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,271.26, 309,495.10 and 86,356.22 is: 129,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,271.26 : 309,495.10 = 86,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,271.26/309,495.10 = 86,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,271.26x = 309,495.10 × 86,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,271.26x = 26,726,826,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726,826,944.52/206,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,571.26

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