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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,873.79, 370,417.64 and 87,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,873.79, 370,417.64 and 87,063.92 is: 130,633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,873.79 : 370,417.64 = 87,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,873.79/370,417.64 = 87,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,873.79x = 370,417.64 × 87,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,873.79x = 32,250,010,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250,010,080.27/246,873.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,633.59

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