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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,338.50, 357,507.75 and 88,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,338.50, 357,507.75 and 88,616.48 is: 132,924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,338.50 : 357,507.75 = 88,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,338.50/357,507.75 = 88,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,338.50x = 357,507.75 × 88,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,338.50x = 31,681,078,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,681,078,377.72/238,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,924.72

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