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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,204.22, 357,078.89 and 88,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,204.22, 357,078.89 and 88,404.44 is: 132,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,204.22 : 357,078.89 = 88,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,204.22/357,078.89 = 88,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,204.22x = 357,078.89 × 88,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,204.22x = 31,567,357,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567,357,741.89/238,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,522.25

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