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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,052.72, 209,826.63 and 88,385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,052.72, 209,826.63 and 88,385.51 is: 121,968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,052.72 : 209,826.63 = 88,385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,052.72/209,826.63 = 88,385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,052.72x = 209,826.63 × 88,385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,052.72x = 18,545,632,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,545,632,655.00/152,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,968.44

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