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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,317.02, 237,482.82 and 88,143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,317.02, 237,482.82 and 88,143.48 is: 132,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,317.02 : 237,482.82 = 88,143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,317.02/237,482.82 = 88,143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,317.02x = 237,482.82 × 88,143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,317.02x = 20,932,562,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,932,562,195.01/158,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,219.28

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