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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,072.42, 357,069.66 and 88,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,072.42, 357,069.66 and 88,277.50 is: 132,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,072.42 : 357,069.66 = 88,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,072.42/357,069.66 = 88,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,072.42x = 357,069.66 × 88,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,072.42x = 31,521,216,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,521,216,910.65/238,072.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,401.80

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