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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,444, 204,853.44 and 88,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,444, 204,853.44 and 88,828 is: 122,583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,444 : 204,853.44 = 88,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,444/204,853.44 = 88,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,444x = 204,853.44 × 88,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,444x = 18,196,721,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,196,721,368.32/148,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,583.07

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