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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,806.55, 370,133.21 and 89,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,806.55, 370,133.21 and 89,014.50 is: 133,494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,806.55 : 370,133.21 = 89,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,806.55/370,133.21 = 89,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,806.55x = 370,133.21 × 89,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,806.55x = 32,947,222,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947,222,844.08/246,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,494.12

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