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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,684.20, 209,365.83 and 88,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,684.20, 209,365.83 and 88,042.50 is: 121,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,684.20 : 209,365.83 = 88,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,684.20/209,365.83 = 88,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,684.20x = 209,365.83 × 88,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,684.20x = 18,433,091,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433,091,087.78/151,684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,522.82

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