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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,631, 464,524.54 and 88,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,631, 464,524.54 and 88,015 is: 132,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,631 : 464,524.54 = 88,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,631/464,524.54 = 88,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,631x = 464,524.54 × 88,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,631x = 40,885,127,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885,127,388.10/309,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,044.68

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