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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.20, 368,894.70 and 88,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.20, 368,894.70 and 88,105.80 is: 132,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.20 : 368,894.70 = 88,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.20/368,894.70 = 88,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.20x = 368,894.70 × 88,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.20x = 32,501,762,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,762,659.26/245,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,189.66

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