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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,285.52, 237,435.64 and 88,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,285.52, 237,435.64 and 88,111.92 is: 132,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,285.52 : 237,435.64 = 88,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,285.52/237,435.64 = 88,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,285.52x = 237,435.64 × 88,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,285.52x = 20,920,910,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920,910,116.83/158,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,171.98

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