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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,231.69, 210,028.52 and 88,517.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,231.69, 210,028.52 and 88,517.09 is: 122,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,231.69 : 210,028.52 = 88,517.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,231.69/210,028.52 = 88,517.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,231.69x = 210,028.52 × 88,517.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,231.69x = 18,591,111,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,591,111,914.68/152,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,123.80

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