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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,767.82, 226,152.51 and 88,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,767.82, 226,152.51 and 88,394.58 is: 132,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,767.82 : 226,152.51 = 88,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,767.82/226,152.51 = 88,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,767.82x = 226,152.51 × 88,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,767.82x = 19,990,656,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990,656,137.40/150,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,592.33

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