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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,287.52, 369,340.56 and 88,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,287.52, 369,340.56 and 88,473.60 is: 132,677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,287.52 : 369,340.56 = 88,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,287.52/369,340.56 = 88,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,287.52x = 369,340.56 × 88,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,287.52x = 32,676,888,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676,888,969.22/246,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,677.81

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