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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,155, 132,232.50 and 22,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,155, 132,232.50 and 22,491 is: 33,736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,155 : 132,232.50 = 22,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,155/132,232.50 = 22,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,155x = 132,232.50 × 22,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,155x = 2,974,041,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,041,157.50/88,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,736.50

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