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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,232.69, 210,029.89 and 88,518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,232.69, 210,029.89 and 88,518.09 is: 122,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,232.69 : 210,029.89 = 88,518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,232.69/210,029.89 = 88,518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,232.69x = 210,029.89 × 88,518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,232.69x = 18,591,444,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,591,444,705.71/152,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,125.18

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