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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,231.92, 238,322.82 and 88,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,231.92, 238,322.82 and 88,045.04 is: 131,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,231.92 : 238,322.82 = 88,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,231.92/238,322.82 = 88,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,231.92x = 238,322.82 × 88,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,231.92x = 20,983,142,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983,142,219.81/159,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,777.24

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