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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,294.52, 237,449.07 and 88,120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,294.52, 237,449.07 and 88,120.98 is: 132,185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,294.52 : 237,449.07 = 88,120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,294.52/237,449.07 = 88,120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,294.52x = 237,449.07 × 88,120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,294.52x = 20,924,244,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,244,748.49/158,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,185.53

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