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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,590.52, 226,166.58 and 132,585.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,590.52, 226,166.58 and 132,585.10 is: 199,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,590.52 : 226,166.58 = 132,585.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,590.52/226,166.58 = 132,585.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,590.52x = 226,166.58 × 132,585.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,590.52x = 29,986,318,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986,318,060.54/150,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,124.87

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