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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,835.72, 370,176.99 and 89,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,835.72, 370,176.99 and 89,043.58 is: 133,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,835.72 : 370,176.99 = 89,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,835.72/370,176.99 = 89,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,835.72x = 370,176.99 × 89,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,835.72x = 32,961,884,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961,884,423.22/246,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,537.74

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