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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,859.20, 226,135.20 and 88,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,859.20, 226,135.20 and 88,497.60 is: 132,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,859.20 : 226,135.20 = 88,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,859.20/226,135.20 = 88,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,859.20x = 226,135.20 × 88,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,859.20x = 20,012,422,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,422,475.52/150,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,656.29

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