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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,314.02, 237,478.41 and 88,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,314.02, 237,478.41 and 88,140.48 is: 132,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,314.02 : 237,478.41 = 88,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,314.02/237,478.41 = 88,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,314.02x = 237,478.41 × 88,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,314.02x = 20,931,461,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931,461,047.04/158,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,214.83

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