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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,849.60, 464,764.80 and 88,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,849.60, 464,764.80 and 88,233.60 is: 132,347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,849.60 : 464,764.80 = 88,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,849.60/464,764.80 = 88,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,849.60x = 464,764.80 × 88,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,849.60x = 41,007,871,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,871,457.28/309,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,347.67

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