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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,607.28, 369,927.62 and 86,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,607.28, 369,927.62 and 86,663.77 is: 130,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,607.28 : 369,927.62 = 86,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,607.28/369,927.62 = 86,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,607.28x = 369,927.62 × 86,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,607.28x = 32,059,323,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,323,711.51/246,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,001.53

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