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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,985.80, 232,305.90 and 88,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,985.80, 232,305.90 and 88,457.80 is: 132,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,985.80 : 232,305.90 = 88,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,985.80/232,305.90 = 88,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,985.80x = 232,305.90 × 88,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,985.80x = 20,549,268,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,549,268,841.02/154,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,588.07

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