Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,823.28, 237,723 and 87,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158,823.28, 237,723 and 87,634 is: 131,168.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,823.28 : 237,723 = 87,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,823.28/237,723 = 87,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,823.28x = 237,723 × 87,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,823.28x = 20,832,617,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,832,617,382/158,823.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,168.54
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