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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,032.36, 368,993.13 and 88,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,032.36, 368,993.13 and 88,260.80 is: 132,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,032.36 : 368,993.13 = 88,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,032.36/368,993.13 = 88,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,032.36x = 368,993.13 × 88,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,032.36x = 32,567,627,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567,627,003.34/246,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,371.32

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