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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,806.08, 452,779.13 and 88,565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,806.08, 452,779.13 and 88,565.38 is: 132,868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,806.08 : 452,779.13 = 88,565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,806.08/452,779.13 = 88,565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,806.08x = 452,779.13 × 88,565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,806.08x = 40,100,555,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100,555,704.52/301,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,868.61

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