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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004.40, 369,071.40 and 88,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004.40, 369,071.40 and 88,216.40 is: 132,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004.40 : 369,071.40 = 88,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004.40/369,071.40 = 88,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004.40x = 369,071.40 × 88,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004.40x = 32,558,150,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558,150,250.96/246,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,347.84

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