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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,966.72, 226,459.80 and 88,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,966.72, 226,459.80 and 88,506 is: 132,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,966.72 : 226,459.80 = 88,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,966.72/226,459.80 = 88,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,966.72x = 226,459.80 × 88,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,966.72x = 20,043,051,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,051,058.80/150,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,764.70

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