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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,856.60, 368,784.90 and 88,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,856.60, 368,784.90 and 88,090.20 is: 132,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,856.60 : 368,784.90 = 88,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,856.60/368,784.90 = 88,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,856.60x = 368,784.90 × 88,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,856.60x = 32,486,335,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,486,335,597.98/245,856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,135.30

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