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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,186.10, 226,978.40 and 88,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,186.10, 226,978.40 and 88,064.42 is: 132,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,186.10 : 226,978.40 = 88,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,186.10/226,978.40 = 88,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,186.10x = 226,978.40 × 88,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,186.10x = 19,988,720,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,988,720,233.80/151,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,212.69

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