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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,227.02, 237,347.82 and 88,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,227.02, 237,347.82 and 88,053.48 is: 132,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,227.02 : 237,347.82 = 88,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,227.02/237,347.82 = 88,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,227.02x = 237,347.82 × 88,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,227.02x = 20,899,301,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,301,521.41/158,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,084.28

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