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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,982.39, 232,251.57 and 88,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,982.39, 232,251.57 and 88,284.80 is: 132,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,982.39 : 232,251.57 = 88,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,982.39/232,251.57 = 88,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,982.39x = 232,251.57 × 88,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,982.39x = 20,504,283,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504,283,987.76/154,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,300.74

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