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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,261.99, 210,073.25 and 88,587.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,261.99, 210,073.25 and 88,587.49 is: 122,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,261.99 : 210,073.25 = 88,587.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,261.99/210,073.25 = 88,587.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,261.99x = 210,073.25 × 88,587.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,261.99x = 18,609,861,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609,861,525.51/152,261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,222.63

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