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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,071.92, 357,128.84 and 88,313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,071.92, 357,128.84 and 88,313.84 is: 132,478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,071.92 : 357,128.84 = 88,313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,071.92/357,128.84 = 88,313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,071.92x = 357,128.84 × 88,313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,071.92x = 31,539,419,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539,419,235.15/238,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,478.54

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