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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,806.10, 226,381.95 and 88,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,806.10, 226,381.95 and 88,511.70 is: 132,868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,806.10 : 226,381.95 = 88,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,806.10/226,381.95 = 88,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,806.10x = 226,381.95 × 88,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,806.10x = 20,037,451,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037,451,243.82/150,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,868.97

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