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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,438.33, 357,602 and 88,749.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,438.33, 357,602 and 88,749.11 is: 133,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,438.33 : 357,602 = 88,749.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,438.33/357,602 = 88,749.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,438.33x = 357,602 × 88,749.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,438.33x = 31,736,859,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736,859,234.22/238,438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,103.01

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