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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,469.30, 369,482.45 and 88,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,469.30, 369,482.45 and 88,587 is: 132,800.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,469.30 : 369,482.45 = 88,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,469.30/369,482.45 = 88,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,469.30x = 369,482.45 × 88,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,469.30x = 32,731,341,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731,341,355.22/246,469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,800.89

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