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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,650.24, 232,004.52 and 88,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,650.24, 232,004.52 and 88,165.44 is: 132,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,650.24 : 232,004.52 = 88,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,650.24/232,004.52 = 88,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,650.24x = 232,004.52 × 88,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,650.24x = 20,454,780,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454,780,587.79/154,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,264.78

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