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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,655.58, 225,516.76 and 88,447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,655.58, 225,516.76 and 88,447.58 is: 132,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,655.58 : 225,516.76 = 88,447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,655.58/225,516.76 = 88,447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,655.58x = 225,516.76 × 88,447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,655.58x = 19,946,411,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946,411,671.44/150,655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,397.43

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