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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,184.34, 357,049.08 and 88,384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,184.34, 357,049.08 and 88,384.56 is: 132,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,184.34 : 357,049.08 = 88,384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,184.34/357,049.08 = 88,384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,184.34x = 357,049.08 × 88,384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,184.34x = 31,557,625,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557,625,834.20/238,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,492.45

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