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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,860.65, 368,856.59 and 88,105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,860.65, 368,856.59 and 88,105.05 is: 132,181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,860.65 : 368,856.59 = 88,105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,860.65/368,856.59 = 88,105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,860.65x = 368,856.59 × 88,105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,860.65x = 32,498,127,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,127,864.25/245,860.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,181.09

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