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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,842.97, 215,063.36 and 88,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,842.97, 215,063.36 and 88,774.97 is: 122,509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,842.97 : 215,063.36 = 88,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,842.97/215,063.36 = 88,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,842.97x = 215,063.36 × 88,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,842.97x = 19,092,241,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,092,241,812.91/155,842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,509.49

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