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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,293.52, 237,447.48 and 88,119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,293.52, 237,447.48 and 88,119.92 is: 132,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,293.52 : 237,447.48 = 88,119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,293.52/237,447.48 = 88,119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,293.52x = 237,447.48 × 88,119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,293.52x = 20,923,852,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,923,852,941.80/158,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,183.89

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