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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,831.59, 368,786.27 and 88,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,831.59, 368,786.27 and 88,056.55 is: 132,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,831.59 : 368,786.27 = 88,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,831.59/368,786.27 = 88,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,831.59x = 368,786.27 × 88,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,831.59x = 32,474,046,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474,046,623.57/245,831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,098.75

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