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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,223.53, 132,260.90 and 38,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,223.53, 132,260.90 and 38,266 is: 57,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,223.53 : 132,260.90 = 38,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,223.53/132,260.90 = 38,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,223.53x = 132,260.90 × 38,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,223.53x = 5,061,095,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,095,599.40/88,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,366.73

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