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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,741.40, 370,112.10 and 88,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,741.40, 370,112.10 and 88,985.80 is: 133,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,741.40 : 370,112.10 = 88,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,741.40/370,112.10 = 88,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,741.40x = 370,112.10 × 88,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,741.40x = 32,934,721,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,934,721,308.18/246,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,478.70

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