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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,848.61, 370,196.37 and 89,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,848.61, 370,196.37 and 89,056.56 is: 133,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,848.61 : 370,196.37 = 89,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,848.61/370,196.37 = 89,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,848.61x = 370,196.37 × 89,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,848.61x = 32,968,415,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968,415,236.69/246,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,557.22

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