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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,344.08, 537,517.20 and 88,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,344.08, 537,517.20 and 88,472.24 is: 132,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,344.08 : 537,517.20 = 88,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,344.08/537,517.20 = 88,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,344.08x = 537,517.20 × 88,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,344.08x = 47,555,350,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,555,350,722.53/358,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,708.63

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