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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004.80, 369,007.20 and 88,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004.80, 369,007.20 and 88,176.30 is: 132,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004.80 : 369,007.20 = 88,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004.80/369,007.20 = 88,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004.80x = 369,007.20 × 88,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004.80x = 32,537,689,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537,689,569.36/246,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,264.45

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