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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,672, 464,586.06 and 88,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,672, 464,586.06 and 88,056 is: 132,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,672 : 464,586.06 = 88,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,672/464,586.06 = 88,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,672x = 464,586.06 × 88,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,672x = 40,909,590,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909,590,099.36/309,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,106.20

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