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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,807.72, 464,701.86 and 88,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,807.72, 464,701.86 and 88,191.72 is: 132,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,807.72 : 464,701.86 = 88,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,807.72/464,701.86 = 88,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,807.72x = 464,701.86 × 88,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,807.72x = 40,982,856,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,982,856,320.60/309,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.81

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