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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,529.76, 200,826.72 and 88,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,529.76, 200,826.72 and 88,203 is: 121,717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,529.76 : 200,826.72 = 88,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,529.76/200,826.72 = 88,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,529.76x = 200,826.72 × 88,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,529.76x = 17,713,519,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713,519,184.16/145,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,717.50

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