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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,336.84, 237,592.74 and 88,255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,336.84, 237,592.74 and 88,255.64 is: 132,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,336.84 : 237,592.74 = 88,255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,336.84/237,592.74 = 88,255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,336.84x = 237,592.74 × 88,255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,336.84x = 20,968,899,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,899,328.05/158,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,432.22

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