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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,901.60, 368,895.60 and 88,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,901.60, 368,895.60 and 88,221.60 is: 132,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,901.60 : 368,895.60 = 88,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,901.60/368,895.60 = 88,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,901.60x = 368,895.60 × 88,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,901.60x = 32,544,560,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,544,560,064.96/245,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,347.90

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