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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,975.08, 238,497.65 and 88,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,975.08, 238,497.65 and 88,001.24 is: 132,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,975.08 : 238,497.65 = 88,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,975.08/238,497.65 = 88,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,975.08x = 238,497.65 × 88,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,975.08x = 20,988,088,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988,088,858.97/158,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,021.25

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