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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,834.72, 370,175.49 and 89,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,834.72, 370,175.49 and 89,042.58 is: 133,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,834.72 : 370,175.49 = 89,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,834.72/370,175.49 = 89,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,834.72x = 370,175.49 × 89,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,834.72x = 32,961,380,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961,380,682.36/246,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,536.24

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