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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,499.13, 369,789.59 and 86,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,499.13, 369,789.59 and 86,533.60 is: 129,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,499.13 : 369,789.59 = 86,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,499.13/369,789.59 = 86,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,499.13x = 369,789.59 × 86,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,499.13x = 31,999,222,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999,222,183.61/246,499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,814.75

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