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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,412.58, 159,341.40 and 88,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,412.58, 159,341.40 and 88,503.30 is: 122,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,412.58 : 159,341.40 = 88,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,412.58/159,341.40 = 88,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,412.58x = 159,341.40 × 88,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,412.58x = 14,102,239,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,239,726.62/115,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,189.80

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