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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,548.46, 369,601.56 and 88,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,548.46, 369,601.56 and 88,666.50 is: 132,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,548.46 : 369,601.56 = 88,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,548.46/369,601.56 = 88,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,548.46x = 369,601.56 × 88,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,548.46x = 32,771,276,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771,276,719.74/246,548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,920.22

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