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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,682, 214,841.40 and 88,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,682, 214,841.40 and 88,614 is: 122,287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,682 : 214,841.40 = 88,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,682/214,841.40 = 88,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,682x = 214,841.40 × 88,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,682x = 19,037,955,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037,955,819.60/155,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,287.46

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