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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,024.73, 209,820.23 and 88,399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,024.73, 209,820.23 and 88,399.50 is: 122,006.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,024.73 : 209,820.23 = 88,399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,024.73/209,820.23 = 88,399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,024.73x = 209,820.23 × 88,399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,024.73x = 18,548,002,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548,002,979.89/152,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,006.49

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