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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,914.06, 370,400.76 and 86,956.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,914.06, 370,400.76 and 86,956.94 is: 130,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,914.06 : 370,400.76 = 86,956.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,914.06/370,400.76 = 86,956.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,914.06x = 370,400.76 × 86,956.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,914.06x = 32,208,916,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,916,663.27/246,914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,445.86

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