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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,983.39, 232,253.07 and 88,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,983.39, 232,253.07 and 88,285.80 is: 132,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,983.39 : 232,253.07 = 88,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,983.39/232,253.07 = 88,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,983.39x = 232,253.07 × 88,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,983.39x = 20,504,648,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504,648,087.41/154,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,302.23

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