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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,767.32, 226,151.76 and 88,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,767.32, 226,151.76 and 88,394.08 is: 132,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,767.32 : 226,151.76 = 88,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,767.32/226,151.76 = 88,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,767.32x = 226,151.76 × 88,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,767.32x = 19,990,476,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990,476,765.58/150,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,591.58

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