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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,864, 368,844.48 and 88,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,864, 368,844.48 and 88,050.08 is: 132,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,864 : 368,844.48 = 88,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,864/368,844.48 = 88,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,864x = 368,844.48 × 88,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,864x = 32,476,785,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476,785,971.56/245,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,092.48

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