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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,196.84, 210,049.38 and 88,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,196.84, 210,049.38 and 88,537.32 is: 122,191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,196.84 : 210,049.38 = 88,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,196.84/210,049.38 = 88,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,196.84x = 210,049.38 × 88,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,196.84x = 18,597,209,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,209,172.86/152,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,191.82

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