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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,216.89, 210,101.51 and 88,566.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,216.89, 210,101.51 and 88,566.98 is: 122,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,216.89 : 210,101.51 = 88,566.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,216.89/210,101.51 = 88,566.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,216.89x = 210,101.51 × 88,566.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,216.89x = 18,608,055,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,055,405.05/152,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,246.98

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