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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,833.58, 209,555.97 and 88,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,833.58, 209,555.97 and 88,208.28 is: 121,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,833.58 : 209,555.97 = 88,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,833.58/209,555.97 = 88,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,833.58x = 209,555.97 × 88,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,833.58x = 18,484,571,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,484,571,677.43/151,833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,742.32

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