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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,936.08, 464,901.96 and 88,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,936.08, 464,901.96 and 88,320.08 is: 132,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,936.08 : 464,901.96 = 88,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,936.08/464,901.96 = 88,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,936.08x = 464,901.96 × 88,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,936.08x = 41,060,178,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,060,178,299.36/309,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,479.50

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