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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,555.18, 369,849.18 and 86,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,555.18, 369,849.18 and 86,611.68 is: 129,923.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,555.18 : 369,849.18 = 86,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,555.18/369,849.18 = 86,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,555.18x = 369,849.18 × 86,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,555.18x = 32,033,258,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,033,258,826.42/246,555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,923.28

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