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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,878.88, 469,293.78 and 88,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,878.88, 469,293.78 and 88,230.24 is: 132,338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,878.88 : 469,293.78 = 88,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,878.88/469,293.78 = 88,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,878.88x = 469,293.78 × 88,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,878.88x = 41,405,902,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,405,902,839.91/312,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,338.44

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