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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,091.96, 357,158.96 and 88,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,091.96, 357,158.96 and 88,333.88 is: 132,508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,091.96 : 357,158.96 = 88,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,091.96/357,158.96 = 88,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,091.96x = 357,158.96 × 88,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,091.96x = 31,549,236,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,549,236,713.56/238,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,508.62

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