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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,624, 464,514.03 and 88,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,624, 464,514.03 and 88,008 is: 132,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,624 : 464,514.03 = 88,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,624/464,514.03 = 88,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,624x = 464,514.03 × 88,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,624x = 40,880,950,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880,950,752.24/309,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,034.18

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