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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,859.60, 368,789.40 and 88,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,859.60, 368,789.40 and 88,093.20 is: 132,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,859.60 : 368,789.40 = 88,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,859.60/368,789.40 = 88,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,859.60x = 368,789.40 × 88,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,859.60x = 32,487,838,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,487,838,372.08/245,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,139.80

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