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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,886.52, 209,604.78 and 88,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,886.52, 209,604.78 and 88,227 is: 121,754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,886.52 : 209,604.78 = 88,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,886.52/209,604.78 = 88,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,886.52x = 209,604.78 × 88,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,886.52x = 18,492,800,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492,800,925.06/151,886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,754.06

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