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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,033.86, 368,995.38 and 88,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,033.86, 368,995.38 and 88,262.30 is: 132,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,033.86 : 368,995.38 = 88,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,033.86/368,995.38 = 88,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,033.86x = 368,995.38 × 88,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,033.86x = 32,568,379,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568,379,083.20/246,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,373.57

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