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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,038.30, 356,805.45 and 88,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,038.30, 356,805.45 and 88,182.30 is: 132,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,038.30 : 356,805.45 = 88,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,038.30/356,805.45 = 88,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,038.30x = 356,805.45 × 88,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,038.30x = 31,463,925,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,925,233.54/238,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,180.10

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