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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,253.14, 357,102.76 and 88,397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,253.14, 357,102.76 and 88,397.84 is: 132,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,253.14 : 357,102.76 = 88,397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,253.14/357,102.76 = 88,397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,253.14x = 357,102.76 × 88,397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,253.14x = 31,567,112,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567,112,642.04/238,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,494.01

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