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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,238.52, 210,159.66 and 88,553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,238.52, 210,159.66 and 88,553.08 is: 122,244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,238.52 : 210,159.66 = 88,553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,238.52/210,159.66 = 88,553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,238.52x = 210,159.66 × 88,553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,238.52x = 18,610,285,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610,285,184.75/152,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,244.26

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