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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,994.92, 369,031.10 and 86,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,994.92, 369,031.10 and 86,115.48 is: 129,186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,994.92 : 369,031.10 = 86,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,994.92/369,031.10 = 86,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,994.92x = 369,031.10 × 86,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,994.92x = 31,779,290,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,779,290,311.43/245,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,186.77

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