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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,830.20, 370,205.70 and 88,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,830.20, 370,205.70 and 88,977.40 is: 133,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,830.20 : 370,205.70 = 88,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,830.20/370,205.70 = 88,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,830.20x = 370,205.70 × 88,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,830.20x = 32,939,940,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,939,940,651.18/246,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,451.82

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