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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,001.40, 369,002.10 and 88,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,001.40, 369,002.10 and 88,245.80 is: 132,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,001.40 : 369,002.10 = 88,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,001.40/369,002.10 = 88,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,001.40x = 369,002.10 × 88,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,001.40x = 32,562,885,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562,885,516.18/246,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,368.70

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