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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,853.06, 368,546.31 and 88,000.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,853.06, 368,546.31 and 88,000.26 is: 131,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,853.06 : 368,546.31 = 88,000.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,853.06/368,546.31 = 88,000.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,853.06x = 368,546.31 × 88,000.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,853.06x = 32,432,171,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432,171,102.04/245,853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,916.89

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