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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,744, 219,066.72 and 88,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,744, 219,066.72 and 88,088 is: 121,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,744 : 219,066.72 = 88,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,744/219,066.72 = 88,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,744x = 219,066.72 × 88,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,744x = 19,297,149,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,149,231.36/158,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,561.44

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