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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,039.91, 209,848.38 and 88,414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,039.91, 209,848.38 and 88,414.41 is: 122,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,039.91 : 209,848.38 = 88,414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,039.91/209,848.38 = 88,414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,039.91x = 209,848.38 × 88,414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,039.91x = 18,553,619,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,619,436.88/152,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,031.25

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