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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,062.96, 357,115.41 and 88,304.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,062.96, 357,115.41 and 88,304.85 is: 132,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,062.96 : 357,115.41 = 88,304.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,062.96/357,115.41 = 88,304.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,062.96x = 357,115.41 × 88,304.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,062.96x = 31,535,022,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,535,022,712.74/238,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,465.05

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