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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,056.19, 357,105.24 and 88,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,056.19, 357,105.24 and 88,298.12 is: 132,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,056.19 : 357,105.24 = 88,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,056.19/357,105.24 = 88,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,056.19x = 357,105.24 × 88,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,056.19x = 31,531,722,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531,722,226.91/238,056.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,454.96

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