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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,336.60, 237,677.70 and 88,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,336.60, 237,677.70 and 88,352.60 is: 132,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,336.60 : 237,677.70 = 88,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,336.60/237,677.70 = 88,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,336.60x = 237,677.70 × 88,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,336.60x = 20,999,442,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999,442,757.02/158,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,625.32

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