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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,057.72, 209,833.52 and 88,390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,057.72, 209,833.52 and 88,390.50 is: 121,975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,057.72 : 209,833.52 = 88,390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,057.72/209,833.52 = 88,390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,057.72x = 209,833.52 × 88,390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,057.72x = 18,547,289,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547,289,749.56/152,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,975.32

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