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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,505.70, 182,258.55 and 88,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,505.70, 182,258.55 and 88,457.70 is: 132,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,505.70 : 182,258.55 = 88,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,505.70/182,258.55 = 88,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,505.70x = 182,258.55 × 88,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,505.70x = 16,122,172,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,172,138.34/121,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,686.55

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