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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004.20, 369,092.70 and 88,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004.20, 369,092.70 and 88,237.80 is: 132,387.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004.20 : 369,092.70 = 88,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004.20/369,092.70 = 88,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004.20x = 369,092.70 × 88,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004.20x = 32,567,927,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567,927,844.06/246,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,387.69

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