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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,591.98, 357,935.36 and 88,833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,591.98, 357,935.36 and 88,833.51 is: 133,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,591.98 : 357,935.36 = 88,833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,591.98/357,935.36 = 88,833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,591.98x = 357,935.36 × 88,833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,591.98x = 31,796,653,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796,653,937.75/238,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,267.91

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