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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,887, 133,330.50 and 23,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,887, 133,330.50 and 23,223 is: 34,834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,887 : 133,330.50 = 23,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,887/133,330.50 = 23,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,887x = 133,330.50 × 23,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,887x = 3,096,334,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,334,201.50/88,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,834.50

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