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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,002.05, 436,568.74 and 88,616.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,002.05, 436,568.74 and 88,616.25 is: 132,944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,002.05 : 436,568.74 = 88,616.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,002.05/436,568.74 = 88,616.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,002.05x = 436,568.74 × 88,616.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,002.05x = 38,687,084,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687,084,606.03/291,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,944.37

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