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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,262.68, 369,459.84 and 88,492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,262.68, 369,459.84 and 88,492.50 is: 132,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,262.68 : 369,459.84 = 88,492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,262.68/369,459.84 = 88,492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,262.68x = 369,459.84 × 88,492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,262.68x = 32,694,424,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694,424,891.20/246,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,762.40

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