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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,157.58, 369,254.46 and 88,387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,157.58, 369,254.46 and 88,387.40 is: 132,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,157.58 : 369,254.46 = 88,387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,157.58/369,254.46 = 88,387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,157.58x = 369,254.46 × 88,387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,157.58x = 32,637,441,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637,441,657.80/246,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,587.60

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