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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,238.44, 210,037.83 and 88,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,238.44, 210,037.83 and 88,523.84 is: 122,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,238.44 : 210,037.83 = 88,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,238.44/210,037.83 = 88,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,238.44x = 210,037.83 × 88,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,238.44x = 18,593,354,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,354,206.68/152,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,133.11

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