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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,857.88, 469,262.34 and 88,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,857.88, 469,262.34 and 88,209.24 is: 132,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,857.88 : 469,262.34 = 88,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,857.88/469,262.34 = 88,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,857.88x = 469,262.34 × 88,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,857.88x = 41,393,274,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,393,274,372.02/312,857.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,306.96

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