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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,657.37, 369,988.85 and 86,738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,657.37, 369,988.85 and 86,738.06 is: 130,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,657.37 : 369,988.85 = 86,738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,657.37/369,988.85 = 86,738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,657.37x = 369,988.85 × 86,738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,657.37x = 32,092,115,070.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,115,070.63/246,657.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,108.07

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