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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,911.06, 370,396.26 and 86,953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,911.06, 370,396.26 and 86,953.94 is: 130,441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,911.06 : 370,396.26 = 86,953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,911.06/370,396.26 = 86,953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,911.06x = 370,396.26 × 86,953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,911.06x = 32,207,414,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,207,414,168.26/246,911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,441.36

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