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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,912.06, 370,397.76 and 86,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,912.06, 370,397.76 and 86,954.94 is: 130,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,912.06 : 370,397.76 = 86,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,912.06/370,397.76 = 86,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,912.06x = 370,397.76 × 86,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,912.06x = 32,207,914,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,207,914,996.93/246,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,442.86

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