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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,304, 462,456.02 and 86,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,304, 462,456.02 and 86,688 is: 130,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,304 : 462,456.02 = 86,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,304/462,456.02 = 86,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,304x = 462,456.02 × 86,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,304x = 40,089,387,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,089,387,461.76/308,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,032.01

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