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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,673.60, 225,718.80 and 88,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,673.60, 225,718.80 and 88,271.20 is: 132,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,673.60 : 225,718.80 = 88,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,673.60/225,718.80 = 88,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,673.60x = 225,718.80 × 88,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,673.60x = 19,924,469,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,924,469,338.56/150,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,235.97

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