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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,748.43, 370,187.21 and 86,817.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,748.43, 370,187.21 and 86,817.87 is: 130,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,748.43 : 370,187.21 = 86,817.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,748.43/370,187.21 = 86,817.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,748.43x = 370,187.21 × 86,817.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,748.43x = 32,138,864,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,138,864,639.35/246,748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,249.52

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