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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,239.64, 369,425.26 and 88,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,239.64, 369,425.26 and 88,469.46 is: 132,727.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,239.64 : 369,425.26 = 88,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,239.64/369,425.26 = 88,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,239.64x = 369,425.26 × 88,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,239.64x = 32,682,853,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,853,262.56/246,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,727.83

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