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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,786.79, 452,750.31 and 88,546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,786.79, 452,750.31 and 88,546.10 is: 132,839.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,786.79 : 452,750.31 = 88,546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,786.79/452,750.31 = 88,546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,786.79x = 452,750.31 × 88,546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,786.79x = 40,089,271,960.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,089,271,960.54/301,786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,839.72

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