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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,259.52, 334,893.60 and 88,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,259.52, 334,893.60 and 88,320 is: 132,481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,259.52 : 334,893.60 = 88,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,259.52/334,893.60 = 88,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,259.52x = 334,893.60 × 88,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,259.52x = 29,577,802,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,577,802,752.00/223,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,481.71

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