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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,862.80, 368,859.82 and 88,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,862.80, 368,859.82 and 88,107.20 is: 132,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,862.80 : 368,859.82 = 88,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,862.80/368,859.82 = 88,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,862.80x = 368,859.82 × 88,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,862.80x = 32,499,204,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,204,088.40/245,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,184.31

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