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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,055.23, 511,584.53 and 88,317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,055.23, 511,584.53 and 88,317.99 is: 132,477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,055.23 : 511,584.53 = 88,317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,055.23/511,584.53 = 88,317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,055.23x = 511,584.53 × 88,317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,055.23x = 45,182,116,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,116,963.10/341,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,477.42

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