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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,159.58, 369,257.46 and 88,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,159.58, 369,257.46 and 88,389.40 is: 132,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,159.58 : 369,257.46 = 88,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,159.58/369,257.46 = 88,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,159.58x = 369,257.46 × 88,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,159.58x = 32,638,445,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638,445,334.92/246,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,590.60

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