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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,039.59, 209,847.94 and 88,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,039.59, 209,847.94 and 88,414.09 is: 122,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,039.59 : 209,847.94 = 88,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,039.59/209,847.94 = 88,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,039.59x = 209,847.94 × 88,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,039.59x = 18,553,514,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,514,653.47/152,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,030.81

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