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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,718, 214,891.08 and 88,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,718, 214,891.08 and 88,650 is: 122,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,718 : 214,891.08 = 88,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,718/214,891.08 = 88,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,718x = 214,891.08 × 88,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,718x = 19,050,094,242
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050,094,242/155,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,337.14

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