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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,247.70, 289,871.55 and 88,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,247.70, 289,871.55 and 88,271.70 is: 132,407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,247.70 : 289,871.55 = 88,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,247.70/289,871.55 = 88,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,247.70x = 289,871.55 × 88,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,247.70x = 25,587,454,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587,454,500.14/193,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,407.55

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