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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,173.68, 216,918.12 and 88,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,173.68, 216,918.12 and 88,274.44 is: 121,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,173.68 : 216,918.12 = 88,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,173.68/216,918.12 = 88,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,173.68x = 216,918.12 × 88,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,173.68x = 19,148,325,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,148,325,568.85/157,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,829.08

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