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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,133.16, 226,388.52 and 88,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,133.16, 226,388.52 and 88,653 is: 132,796.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,133.16 : 226,388.52 = 88,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,133.16/226,388.52 = 88,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,133.16x = 226,388.52 × 88,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,133.16x = 20,070,021,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,021,463.56/151,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,796.94

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