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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,540.46, 369,589.56 and 88,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,540.46, 369,589.56 and 88,658.50 is: 132,908.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,540.46 : 369,589.56 = 88,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,540.46/369,589.56 = 88,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,540.46x = 369,589.56 × 88,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,540.46x = 32,767,256,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767,256,005.26/246,540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,908.23

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