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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,870.20, 226,151.70 and 88,508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,870.20, 226,151.70 and 88,508.60 is: 132,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,870.20 : 226,151.70 = 88,508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,870.20/226,151.70 = 88,508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,870.20x = 226,151.70 × 88,508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,870.20x = 20,016,370,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016,370,354.62/150,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,672.79

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