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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,397.24, 217,183.55 and 88,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,397.24, 217,183.55 and 88,473.06 is: 122,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,397.24 : 217,183.55 = 88,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,397.24/217,183.55 = 88,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,397.24x = 217,183.55 × 88,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,397.24x = 19,214,892,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,892,807.80/157,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,078.97

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