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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,972.44, 238,264.98 and 87,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,972.44, 238,264.98 and 87,892.24 is: 131,731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,972.44 : 238,264.98 = 87,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,972.44/238,264.98 = 87,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,972.44x = 238,264.98 × 87,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,972.44x = 20,941,642,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,642,805.76/158,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,731.28

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