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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,875.28, 370,419.89 and 87,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,875.28, 370,419.89 and 87,065.42 is: 130,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,875.28 : 370,419.89 = 87,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,875.28/370,419.89 = 87,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,875.28x = 370,419.89 × 87,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,875.28x = 32,250,761,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250,761,011.78/246,875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,635.85

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