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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,565.88, 369,865.38 and 86,622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,565.88, 369,865.38 and 86,622.36 is: 129,939.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,565.88 : 369,865.38 = 86,622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,565.88/369,865.38 = 86,622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,565.88x = 369,865.38 × 86,622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,565.88x = 32,038,612,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,612,097.90/246,565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,939.36

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