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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,027.52, 237,048.57 and 87,853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,027.52, 237,048.57 and 87,853.98 is: 131,785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,027.52 : 237,048.57 = 87,853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,027.52/237,048.57 = 87,853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,027.52x = 237,048.57 × 87,853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,027.52x = 20,825,660,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,825,660,327.81/158,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,785.02

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