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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,222.87, 357,473.73 and 88,566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,222.87, 357,473.73 and 88,566.46 is: 132,901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,222.87 : 357,473.73 = 88,566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,222.87/357,473.73 = 88,566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,222.87x = 357,473.73 × 88,566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,222.87x = 31,660,184,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,660,184,258.33/238,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,901.53

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