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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,251.40, 226,877.10 and 88,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,251.40, 226,877.10 and 88,006.60 is: 132,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,251.40 : 226,877.10 = 88,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,251.40/226,877.10 = 88,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,251.40x = 226,877.10 × 88,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,251.40x = 19,966,682,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966,682,188.86/151,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,009.90

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