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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,624.71, 226,996.56 and 88,251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,624.71, 226,996.56 and 88,251.39 is: 132,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,624.71 : 226,996.56 = 88,251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,624.71/226,996.56 = 88,251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,624.71x = 226,996.56 × 88,251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,624.71x = 20,032,761,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032,761,945.22/151,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,120.69

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