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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,980.52, 353,959.26 and 88,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,980.52, 353,959.26 and 88,225 is: 132,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,980.52 : 353,959.26 = 88,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,980.52/353,959.26 = 88,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,980.52x = 353,959.26 × 88,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,980.52x = 31,228,055,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228,055,713.50/235,980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,333.19

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