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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,954.83, 368,971.08 and 86,075.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,954.83, 368,971.08 and 86,075.41 is: 129,126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,954.83 : 368,971.08 = 86,075.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,954.83/368,971.08 = 86,075.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,954.83x = 368,971.08 × 86,075.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,954.83x = 31,759,336,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,759,336,989.14/245,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,126.71

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