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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,868.60, 226,475.70 and 88,574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,868.60, 226,475.70 and 88,574.20 is: 132,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,868.60 : 226,475.70 = 88,574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,868.60/226,475.70 = 88,574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,868.60x = 226,475.70 × 88,574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,868.60x = 20,059,903,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,903,946.94/150,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,962.75

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