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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,253.56, 319,878.72 and 88,594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,253.56, 319,878.72 and 88,594.56 is: 132,891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,253.56 : 319,878.72 = 88,594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,253.56/319,878.72 = 88,594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,253.56x = 319,878.72 × 88,594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,253.56x = 28,339,514,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339,514,451.76/213,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,891.17

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