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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,533.57, 369,578.31 and 88,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,533.57, 369,578.31 and 88,651 is: 132,896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,533.57 : 369,578.31 = 88,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,533.57/369,578.31 = 88,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,533.57x = 369,578.31 × 88,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,533.57x = 32,763,486,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,763,486,759.81/246,533.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,896.65

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