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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,034.68, 226,240.96 and 88,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,034.68, 226,240.96 and 88,554.52 is: 132,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,034.68 : 226,240.96 = 88,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,034.68/226,240.96 = 88,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,034.68x = 226,240.96 × 88,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,034.68x = 20,034,659,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,659,617.14/151,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,649.40

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