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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,227.98, 357,403.94 and 88,511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,227.98, 357,403.94 and 88,511.43 is: 132,790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,227.98 : 357,403.94 = 88,511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,227.98/357,403.94 = 88,511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,227.98x = 357,403.94 × 88,511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,227.98x = 31,634,333,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,634,333,374.48/238,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,790.17

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