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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,275.92, 185,309.82 and 88,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,275.92, 185,309.82 and 88,875.72 is: 122,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,275.92 : 185,309.82 = 88,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,275.92/185,309.82 = 88,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,275.92x = 185,309.82 × 88,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,275.92x = 16,469,543,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469,543,675.57/134,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,654.48

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