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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,237.52, 210,158.28 and 88,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,237.52, 210,158.28 and 88,552.08 is: 122,242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,237.52 : 210,158.28 = 88,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,237.52/210,158.28 = 88,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,237.52x = 210,158.28 × 88,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,237.52x = 18,609,952,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609,952,823.22/152,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,242.88

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