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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,686.22, 227,458.94 and 88,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,686.22, 227,458.94 and 88,524.52 is: 132,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,686.22 : 227,458.94 = 88,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,686.22/227,458.94 = 88,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,686.22x = 227,458.94 × 88,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,686.22x = 20,135,693,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135,693,111.67/151,686.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,745.70

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