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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,501.98, 215,977.62 and 88,517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,501.98, 215,977.62 and 88,517.62 is: 122,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,501.98 : 215,977.62 = 88,517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,501.98/215,977.62 = 88,517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,501.98x = 215,977.62 × 88,517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,501.98x = 19,117,824,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117,824,895.66/156,501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,157.08

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