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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,458.33, 357,631.92 and 88,769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,458.33, 357,631.92 and 88,769.12 is: 133,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,458.33 : 357,631.92 = 88,769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,458.33/357,631.92 = 88,769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,458.33x = 357,631.92 × 88,769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,458.33x = 31,746,669,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,746,669,034.15/238,458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,132.98

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