Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,892.32, 215,136.24 and 88,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 155,892.32, 215,136.24 and 88,820 is: 122,574.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,892.32 : 215,136.24 = 88,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,892.32/215,136.24 = 88,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,892.32x = 215,136.24 × 88,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,892.32x = 19,108,400,836.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,108,400,836.80/155,892.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,574.36
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