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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,132.14, 363,198.21 and 88,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,132.14, 363,198.21 and 88,269.67 is: 132,404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,132.14 : 363,198.21 = 88,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,132.14/363,198.21 = 88,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,132.14x = 363,198.21 × 88,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,132.14x = 32,059,386,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,386,595.29/242,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,404.51

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