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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,228.02, 237,349.32 and 88,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,228.02, 237,349.32 and 88,054.48 is: 132,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,228.02 : 237,349.32 = 88,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,228.02/237,349.32 = 88,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,228.02x = 237,349.32 × 88,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,228.02x = 20,899,670,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,670,950.95/158,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,085.78

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