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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,228.46, 185,041.26 and 88,830.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,228.46, 185,041.26 and 88,830.39 is: 122,457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,228.46 : 185,041.26 = 88,830.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,228.46/185,041.26 = 88,830.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,228.46x = 185,041.26 × 88,830.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,228.46x = 16,437,287,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,437,287,291.89/134,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,457.54

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