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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,858.20, 226,133.70 and 88,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,858.20, 226,133.70 and 88,496.60 is: 132,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,858.20 : 226,133.70 = 88,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,858.20/226,133.70 = 88,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,858.20x = 226,133.70 × 88,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,858.20x = 20,012,063,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,063,595.42/150,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,654.80

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