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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,858.15, 370,287.24 and 86,896.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,858.15, 370,287.24 and 86,896.41 is: 130,344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,858.15 : 370,287.24 = 86,896.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,858.15/370,287.24 = 86,896.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,858.15x = 370,287.24 × 86,896.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,858.15x = 32,176,631,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176,631,824.81/246,858.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,344.62

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