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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,377.78, 357,566.51 and 88,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,377.78, 357,566.51 and 88,655.76 is: 132,983.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,377.78 : 357,566.51 = 88,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,377.78/357,566.51 = 88,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,377.78x = 357,566.51 × 88,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,377.78x = 31,700,330,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700,330,916.24/238,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,983.58

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