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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,667.72, 214,832.34 and 88,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,667.72, 214,832.34 and 88,599.72 is: 122,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,667.72 : 214,832.34 = 88,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,667.72/214,832.34 = 88,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,667.72x = 214,832.34 × 88,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,667.72x = 19,034,085,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034,085,170.94/155,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,273.81

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