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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,182.84, 357,046.83 and 88,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,182.84, 357,046.83 and 88,383.06 is: 132,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,182.84 : 357,046.83 = 88,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,182.84/357,046.83 = 88,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,182.84x = 357,046.83 × 88,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,182.84x = 31,556,891,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,556,891,398.70/238,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,490.20

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