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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,012.72, 448,442.68 and 88,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,012.72, 448,442.68 and 88,601.52 is: 132,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,012.72 : 448,442.68 = 88,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,012.72/448,442.68 = 88,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,012.72x = 448,442.68 × 88,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,012.72x = 39,732,703,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732,703,080.87/299,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,879.64

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