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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,786.58, 370,179.92 and 89,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,786.58, 370,179.92 and 89,015.02 is: 133,522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,786.58 : 370,179.92 = 89,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,786.58/370,179.92 = 89,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,786.58x = 370,179.92 × 89,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,786.58x = 32,951,571,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,951,571,131.50/246,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,522.54

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