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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,197.08, 226,994.94 and 88,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,197.08, 226,994.94 and 88,075.40 is: 132,229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,197.08 : 226,994.94 = 88,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,197.08/226,994.94 = 88,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,197.08x = 226,994.94 × 88,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,197.08x = 19,992,670,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,670,138.48/151,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,229.21

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