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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,193.38, 369,291.69 and 88,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,193.38, 369,291.69 and 88,423.20 is: 132,635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,193.38 : 369,291.69 = 88,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,193.38/369,291.69 = 88,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,193.38x = 369,291.69 × 88,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,193.38x = 32,653,952,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653,952,963.21/246,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,635.38

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