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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,327.20, 171,663.60 and 88,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,327.20, 171,663.60 and 88,061.60 is: 132,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,327.20 : 171,663.60 = 88,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,327.20/171,663.60 = 88,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,327.20x = 171,663.60 × 88,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,327.20x = 15,116,971,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,116,971,277.76/114,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,225.50

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