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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,938, 122,732.82 and 53,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,938, 122,732.82 and 53,136 is: 73,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,938 : 122,732.82 = 53,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,938/122,732.82 = 53,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,938x = 122,732.82 × 53,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,938x = 6,521,531,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521,531,123.52/88,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,326.71

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