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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,295.52, 237,450.57 and 88,121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,295.52, 237,450.57 and 88,121.98 is: 132,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,295.52 : 237,450.57 = 88,121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,295.52/237,450.57 = 88,121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,295.52x = 237,450.57 × 88,121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,295.52x = 20,924,614,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,614,380.53/158,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,187.03

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