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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,211.94, 132,317.71 and 38,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,211.94, 132,317.71 and 38,285.57 is: 57,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,211.94 : 132,317.71 = 38,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,211.94/132,317.71 = 38,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,211.94x = 132,317.71 × 38,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,211.94x = 5,065,858,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,858,191.14/88,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,428.26

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