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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,977.25, 232,243.90 and 88,279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,977.25, 232,243.90 and 88,279.67 is: 132,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,977.25 : 232,243.90 = 88,279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,977.25/232,243.90 = 88,279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,977.25x = 232,243.90 × 88,279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,977.25x = 20,502,413,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,413,690.29/154,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,293.06

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