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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,223.82, 132,261.34 and 38,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,223.82, 132,261.34 and 38,266.29 is: 57,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,223.82 : 132,261.34 = 38,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,223.82/132,261.34 = 38,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,223.82x = 132,261.34 × 38,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,223.82x = 5,061,150,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,150,600.90/88,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,367.17

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