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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,876.52, 343,247.58 and 88,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,876.52, 343,247.58 and 88,601.64 is: 132,876.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,876.52 : 343,247.58 = 88,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,876.52/343,247.58 = 88,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,876.52x = 343,247.58 × 88,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,876.52x = 30,412,298,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412,298,514.03/228,876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,876.45

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