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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,962.80, 370,224.16 and 89,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,962.80, 370,224.16 and 89,156.12 is: 133,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,962.80 : 370,224.16 = 89,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,962.80/370,224.16 = 89,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,962.80x = 370,224.16 × 89,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,962.80x = 33,007,749,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007,749,635.86/246,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,654.74

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