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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,198.62, 357,438.06 and 88,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,198.62, 357,438.06 and 88,544.10 is: 132,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,198.62 : 357,438.06 = 88,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,198.62/357,438.06 = 88,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,198.62x = 357,438.06 × 88,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,198.62x = 31,649,031,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649,031,328.45/238,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,868.24

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