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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,312.04, 237,475.32 and 88,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,312.04, 237,475.32 and 88,138.48 is: 132,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,312.04 : 237,475.32 = 88,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,312.04/237,475.32 = 88,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,312.04x = 237,475.32 × 88,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,312.04x = 20,930,713,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930,713,742.31/158,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,211.76

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