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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,014.29, 169,521.43 and 88,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,014.29, 169,521.43 and 88,073 is: 132,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,014.29 : 169,521.43 = 88,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,014.29/169,521.43 = 88,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,014.29x = 169,521.43 × 88,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,014.29x = 14,930,260,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,260,904.39/113,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,109.50

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