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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,273.19, 309,498.01 and 86,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,273.19, 309,498.01 and 86,358.16 is: 129,574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,273.19 : 309,498.01 = 86,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,273.19/309,498.01 = 86,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,273.19x = 309,498.01 × 86,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,273.19x = 26,727,678,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727,678,667.26/206,273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,574.18

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