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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,223, 132,334.50 and 22,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,223, 132,334.50 and 22,559 is: 33,838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,223 : 132,334.50 = 22,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,223/132,334.50 = 22,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,223x = 132,334.50 × 22,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,223x = 2,985,333,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,333,985.50/88,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,838.50

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