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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,232.87, 195,216.04 and 88,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,232.87, 195,216.04 and 88,117.39 is: 132,085.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,232.87 : 195,216.04 = 88,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,232.87/195,216.04 = 88,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,232.87x = 195,216.04 × 88,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,232.87x = 17,201,927,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,927,930.94/130,232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,085.92

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