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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,878.20, 370,277.70 and 89,025.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,878.20, 370,277.70 and 89,025.40 is: 133,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,878.20 : 370,277.70 = 89,025.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,878.20/370,277.70 = 89,025.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,878.20x = 370,277.70 × 89,025.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,878.20x = 32,964,120,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,964,120,353.58/246,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,523.82

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