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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,022.49, 195,019.75 and 88,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,022.49, 195,019.75 and 88,171.20 is: 132,247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,022.49 : 195,019.75 = 88,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,022.49/195,019.75 = 88,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,022.49x = 195,019.75 × 88,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,022.49x = 17,195,125,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195,125,381.20/130,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,247.32

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