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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,712.53, 227,498.38 and 88,550.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,712.53, 227,498.38 and 88,550.82 is: 132,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,712.53 : 227,498.38 = 88,550.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,712.53/227,498.38 = 88,550.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,712.53x = 227,498.38 × 88,550.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,712.53x = 20,145,167,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145,167,876.29/151,712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,785.13

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