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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,055.43, 357,222.80 and 88,399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,055.43, 357,222.80 and 88,399.63 is: 132,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,055.43 : 357,222.80 = 88,399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,055.43/357,222.80 = 88,399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,055.43x = 357,222.80 × 88,399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,055.43x = 31,578,362,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,578,362,012.51/238,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,651.30

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