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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,869.56, 368,571.06 and 88,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,869.56, 368,571.06 and 88,016.76 is: 131,941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,869.56 : 368,571.06 = 88,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,869.56/368,571.06 = 88,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,869.56x = 368,571.06 × 88,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,869.56x = 32,440,430,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,440,430,530.97/245,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,941.63

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