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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,225.89, 132,264.43 and 38,268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,225.89, 132,264.43 and 38,268.36 is: 57,370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,225.89 : 132,264.43 = 38,268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,225.89/132,264.43 = 38,268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,225.89x = 132,264.43 × 38,268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,225.89x = 5,061,542,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,542,822.43/88,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,370.27

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