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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,883.20, 370,285.20 and 89,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,883.20, 370,285.20 and 89,030.40 is: 133,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,883.20 : 370,285.20 = 89,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,883.20/370,285.20 = 89,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,883.20x = 370,285.20 × 89,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,883.20x = 32,966,639,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,966,639,470.08/246,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,531.32

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