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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,979.84, 238,504.79 and 88,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,979.84, 238,504.79 and 88,006 is: 132,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,979.84 : 238,504.79 = 88,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,979.84/238,504.79 = 88,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,979.84x = 238,504.79 × 88,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,979.84x = 20,989,852,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989,852,548.74/158,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,028.39

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