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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,720, 214,893.84 and 88,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,720, 214,893.84 and 88,652 is: 122,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,720 : 214,893.84 = 88,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,720/214,893.84 = 88,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,720x = 214,893.84 × 88,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,720x = 19,050,768,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050,768,703.68/155,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,339.90

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