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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,858.56, 215,083.20 and 88,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,858.56, 215,083.20 and 88,792 is: 122,532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,858.56 : 215,083.20 = 88,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,858.56/215,083.20 = 88,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,858.56x = 215,083.20 × 88,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,858.56x = 19,097,667,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,097,667,494.40/155,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,532.04

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