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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,002, 465,007.32 and 88,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,002, 465,007.32 and 88,386 is: 132,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,002 : 465,007.32 = 88,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,002/465,007.32 = 88,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,002x = 465,007.32 × 88,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,002x = 41,100,136,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100,136,985.52/310,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,580.23

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