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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,187.10, 226,979.90 and 88,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,187.10, 226,979.90 and 88,065.42 is: 132,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,187.10 : 226,979.90 = 88,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,187.10/226,979.90 = 88,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,187.10x = 226,979.90 × 88,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,187.10x = 19,989,080,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989,080,225.06/151,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,214.19

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