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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,037.92, 368,992.96 and 88,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,037.92, 368,992.96 and 88,243.36 is: 132,342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,037.92 : 368,992.96 = 88,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,037.92/368,992.96 = 88,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,037.92x = 368,992.96 × 88,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,037.92x = 32,561,178,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,178,606.75/246,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,342.11

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