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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,962.40, 369,008.40 and 88,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,962.40, 369,008.40 and 88,174.40 is: 132,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,962.40 : 369,008.40 = 88,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,962.40/369,008.40 = 88,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,962.40x = 369,008.40 × 88,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,962.40x = 32,537,094,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537,094,264.96/245,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.83

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