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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,966.44, 238,255.98 and 87,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,966.44, 238,255.98 and 87,886.24 is: 131,722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,966.44 : 238,255.98 = 87,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,966.44/238,255.98 = 87,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,966.44x = 238,255.98 × 87,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,966.44x = 20,939,422,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939,422,239.72/158,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,722.28

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