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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,891.60, 368,880.60 and 88,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,891.60, 368,880.60 and 88,211.60 is: 132,332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,891.60 : 368,880.60 = 88,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,891.60/368,880.60 = 88,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,891.60x = 368,880.60 × 88,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,891.60x = 32,539,547,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,547,934.96/245,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,332.90

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