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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,973.69, 227,888.98 and 88,812.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,973.69, 227,888.98 and 88,812.05 is: 133,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,973.69 : 227,888.98 = 88,812.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,973.69/227,888.98 = 88,812.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,973.69x = 227,888.98 × 88,812.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,973.69x = 20,239,286,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,286,124.73/151,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,176.25

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