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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,768.32, 226,153.26 and 88,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,768.32, 226,153.26 and 88,395.08 is: 132,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,768.32 : 226,153.26 = 88,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,768.32/226,153.26 = 88,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,768.32x = 226,153.26 × 88,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,768.32x = 19,990,835,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990,835,509.96/150,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,593.08

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