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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,249.25, 369,392.10 and 88,479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,249.25, 369,392.10 and 88,479.07 is: 132,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,249.25 : 369,392.10 = 88,479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,249.25/369,392.10 = 88,479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,249.25x = 369,392.10 × 88,479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,249.25x = 32,683,468,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,468,218.07/246,249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,725.15

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