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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,134.84, 357,142.14 and 88,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,134.84, 357,142.14 and 88,292.76 is: 132,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,134.84 : 357,142.14 = 88,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,134.84/357,142.14 = 88,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,134.84x = 357,142.14 × 88,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,134.84x = 31,533,065,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,533,065,252.91/238,134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,416.85

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