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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,033.36, 368,994.63 and 88,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,033.36, 368,994.63 and 88,261.80 is: 132,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,033.36 : 368,994.63 = 88,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,033.36/368,994.63 = 88,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,033.36x = 368,994.63 × 88,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,033.36x = 32,568,130,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568,130,234.13/246,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,372.82

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