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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,548.74, 309,609.97 and 86,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,548.74, 309,609.97 and 86,675.32 is: 129,923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,548.74 : 309,609.97 = 86,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,548.74/309,609.97 = 86,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,548.74x = 309,609.97 × 86,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,548.74x = 26,835,543,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,835,543,203.65/206,548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,923.54

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