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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,059.93, 357,110.88 and 88,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,059.93, 357,110.88 and 88,301.88 is: 132,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,059.93 : 357,110.88 = 88,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,059.93/357,110.88 = 88,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,059.93x = 357,110.88 × 88,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,059.93x = 31,533,562,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,533,562,072.45/238,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,460.60

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