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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,791, 370,186.56 and 89,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,791, 370,186.56 and 89,019.44 is: 133,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,791 : 370,186.56 = 89,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,791/370,186.56 = 89,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,791x = 370,186.56 × 89,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,791x = 32,953,799,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,953,799,821.63/246,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,529.18

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