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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,786.08, 370,179.17 and 89,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,786.08, 370,179.17 and 89,014.52 is: 133,521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,786.08 : 370,179.17 = 89,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,786.08/370,179.17 = 89,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,786.08x = 370,179.17 × 89,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,786.08x = 32,951,319,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,951,319,280.65/246,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,521.79

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