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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,540.96, 369,590.31 and 88,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,540.96, 369,590.31 and 88,659 is: 132,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,540.96 : 369,590.31 = 88,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,540.96/369,590.31 = 88,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,540.96x = 369,590.31 × 88,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,540.96x = 32,767,507,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767,507,294.29/246,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,908.98

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