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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,901.60, 319,237.20 and 88,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,901.60, 319,237.20 and 88,255.20 is: 132,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,901.60 : 319,237.20 = 88,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,901.60/319,237.20 = 88,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,901.60x = 319,237.20 × 88,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,901.60x = 28,174,342,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174,342,933.44/212,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,335.05

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