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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,472.14, 531,705.46 and 88,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,472.14, 531,705.46 and 88,230.86 is: 132,345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,472.14 : 531,705.46 = 88,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,472.14/531,705.46 = 88,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,472.14x = 531,705.46 × 88,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,472.14x = 46,912,830,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,912,830,002.50/354,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,345.61

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