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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,423.06, 237,328.37 and 88,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,423.06, 237,328.37 and 88,089.14 is: 131,963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,423.06 : 237,328.37 = 88,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,423.06/237,328.37 = 88,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,423.06x = 237,328.37 × 88,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,423.06x = 20,906,052,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906,052,010.90/158,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,963.44

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