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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,474.90, 531,709.59 and 88,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,474.90, 531,709.59 and 88,233.60 is: 132,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,474.90 : 531,709.59 = 88,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,474.90/531,709.59 = 88,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,474.90x = 531,709.59 × 88,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,474.90x = 46,914,651,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,914,651,280.22/354,474.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,349.71

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