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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,362.56, 210,212.68 and 88,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,362.56, 210,212.68 and 88,688.48 is: 122,362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,362.56 : 210,212.68 = 88,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,362.56/210,212.68 = 88,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,362.56x = 210,212.68 × 88,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,362.56x = 18,643,443,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643,443,065.93/152,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,362.36

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