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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,053.72, 209,828.01 and 88,386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,053.72, 209,828.01 and 88,386.51 is: 121,969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,053.72 : 209,828.01 = 88,386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,053.72/209,828.01 = 88,386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,053.72x = 209,828.01 × 88,386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,053.72x = 18,545,965,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,545,965,504.15/152,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,969.82

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