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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,263.68, 369,461.34 and 88,493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,263.68, 369,461.34 and 88,493.50 is: 132,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,263.68 : 369,461.34 = 88,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,263.68/369,461.34 = 88,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,263.68x = 369,461.34 × 88,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,263.68x = 32,694,927,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694,927,091.29/246,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,763.90

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