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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,254.56, 205,966.40 and 88,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,254.56, 205,966.40 and 88,811.28 is: 122,556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,254.56 : 205,966.40 = 88,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,254.56/205,966.40 = 88,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,254.56x = 205,966.40 × 88,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,254.56x = 18,292,139,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292,139,620.99/149,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,556.66

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