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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,278.14, 206,001.63 and 88,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,278.14, 206,001.63 and 88,848.09 is: 122,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,278.14 : 206,001.63 = 88,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,278.14/206,001.63 = 88,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,278.14x = 206,001.63 × 88,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,278.14x = 18,302,851,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302,851,362.39/149,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,609.05

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