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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,334.60, 237,674.70 and 88,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,334.60, 237,674.70 and 88,350.60 is: 132,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,334.60 : 237,674.70 = 88,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,334.60/237,674.70 = 88,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,334.60x = 237,674.70 × 88,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,334.60x = 20,998,702,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998,702,349.82/158,334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,622.32

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