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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,759.26, 216,327.83 and 88,776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,759.26, 216,327.83 and 88,776.25 is: 122,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,759.26 : 216,327.83 = 88,776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,759.26/216,327.83 = 88,776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,759.26x = 216,327.83 × 88,776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,759.26x = 19,204,773,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204,773,032.70/156,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,511.25

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