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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,863.30, 469,253.31 and 88,241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,863.30, 469,253.31 and 88,241.78 is: 132,350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,863.30 : 469,253.31 = 88,241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,863.30/469,253.31 = 88,241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,863.30x = 469,253.31 × 88,241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,863.30x = 41,407,747,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407,747,345.29/312,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,350.93

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