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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,950.83, 315,048.21 and 88,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,950.83, 315,048.21 and 88,362.42 is: 132,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,950.83 : 315,048.21 = 88,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,950.83/315,048.21 = 88,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,950.83x = 315,048.21 × 88,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,950.83x = 27,838,422,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,422,252.27/209,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,594.96

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