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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,321.47, 357,450.36 and 88,541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,321.47, 357,450.36 and 88,541.34 is: 132,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,321.47 : 357,450.36 = 88,541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,321.47/357,450.36 = 88,541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,321.47x = 357,450.36 × 88,541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,321.47x = 31,649,133,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649,133,857.88/238,321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,800.18

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