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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,101.84, 357,092.64 and 88,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,101.84, 357,092.64 and 88,259.76 is: 132,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,101.84 : 357,092.64 = 88,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,101.84/357,092.64 = 88,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,101.84x = 357,092.64 × 88,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,101.84x = 31,516,910,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516,910,704.17/238,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,367.35

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