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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,623.26, 216,140.01 and 88,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,623.26, 216,140.01 and 88,639 is: 122,321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,623.26 : 216,140.01 = 88,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,623.26/216,140.01 = 88,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,623.26x = 216,140.01 × 88,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,623.26x = 19,158,434,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158,434,346.39/156,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,321.77

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