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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.56, 368,575.56 and 88,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.56, 368,575.56 and 88,019.76 is: 131,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.56 : 368,575.56 = 88,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.56/368,575.56 = 88,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.56x = 368,575.56 × 88,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.56x = 32,441,932,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441,932,333.07/245,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,946.13

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