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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,985.16, 228,017.36 and 88,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,985.16, 228,017.36 and 88,859.23 is: 133,312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,985.16 : 228,017.36 = 88,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,985.16/228,017.36 = 88,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,985.16x = 228,017.36 × 88,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,985.16x = 20,261,446,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261,446,688.34/151,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,312.01

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