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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,881.28, 226,010.88 and 88,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,881.28, 226,010.88 and 88,362.24 is: 132,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,881.28 : 226,010.88 = 88,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,881.28/226,010.88 = 88,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,881.28x = 226,010.88 × 88,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,881.28x = 19,970,827,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970,827,621.17/150,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,361.20

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