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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,241.68, 369,428.31 and 88,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,241.68, 369,428.31 and 88,471.50 is: 132,730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,241.68 : 369,428.31 = 88,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,241.68/369,428.31 = 88,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,241.68x = 369,428.31 × 88,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,241.68x = 32,683,876,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,876,728.17/246,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,730.89

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