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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,196.34, 357,067.08 and 88,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,196.34, 357,067.08 and 88,396.56 is: 132,510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,196.34 : 357,067.08 = 88,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,196.34/357,067.08 = 88,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,196.34x = 357,067.08 × 88,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,196.34x = 31,563,501,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,563,501,561.24/238,196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,510.44

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