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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,977.74, 232,244.65 and 88,280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,977.74, 232,244.65 and 88,280.17 is: 132,293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,977.74 : 232,244.65 = 88,280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,977.74/232,244.65 = 88,280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,977.74x = 232,244.65 × 88,280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,977.74x = 20,502,597,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,597,183.59/154,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,293.82

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